Samsung Foundry launches mass production of fourth-generation chips using 4nm process technology

Samsung Foundry, a chip manufacturing company, has announced the start of mass production of semiconductor chips using the fourth-generation 4nm (SF4X) process node.

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The process incorporates Back End Of Line (BEOL) wiring technology that improves chip performance and reduces manufacturing costs. The new version of the node also features high-speed transistors and supports advanced packaging technologies such as 2.5D and 3D.

The chips will be used to produce artificial intelligence, including projects from Ilon Musk's Grok and South Korean firm HyperExcel. However, Samsung faces stiff competition from TSMC, which has increased its market share in recent years. TSMC's share reached 67.1 per cent in 2024, while Samsung Foundry's share fell from 9.1 per cent to 8.1 per cent.

With the loss of major customers such as AMD and Nvidia, Samsung is keen to ensure high performance of its new chips to strengthen its market position and expand its foundry business. The SF4X is seen as a key element in achieving this goal.

Source: ZDNet Korea