三星美国厂2nm开动了

Core Viewpoint - The competition in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the 2nm process technology, is intensifying in the United States with major players like Samsung and Intel making significant advancements and investments [3]. Group 1: Samsung's Developments - Samsung is reportedly planning to deploy personnel to establish a 2nm production line at its Texas Taylor plant starting in September, with engineers being deployed in two phases [3]. - The Texas Taylor plant was initially planned for a 4nm process but has shifted focus to 2nm due to the signing of a long-term chip supply contract worth 22.8 trillion Korean Won (approximately 16.5 billion USD) with a global company, confirmed by Tesla's CEO Elon Musk [3]. - The expected production capacity at the Taylor plant is projected to reach 16,000 to 17,000 12-inch wafers per month by the end of next year, with an investment of about 2.89 billion USD [3]. Group 2: Industry Context - The semiconductor manufacturing landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, especially with the introduction of 2nm and more advanced processes in the U.S. [3]. - TSMC has long-term plans to introduce 2nm and more advanced processes in its U.S. facilities, indicating a broader trend of technological advancement in the semiconductor sector [3].