三星入局MRAM代工

Core Insights - Samsung Electronics' wafer foundry business is recovering due to strong growth in the automotive semiconductor market, having secured orders from Tesla and Hyundai [1][2] - The company is supplying eMRAM, a non-volatile memory technology, to Hyundai, which is produced using a 14nm FinFET process [1] - eMRAM offers significant advantages over NAND flash memory, including a speed approximately 1000 times faster and low power consumption, driving demand in the automotive sector [1] Group 1 - Samsung has completed the development of its 14nm eMRAM process and plans to expand its product lineup to 8nm by 2026 and 5nm by 2027, with expected density and speed improvements of 30% and 33% respectively [2] - The company is rapidly expanding its automotive foundry business, having been selected by Tesla for the production of its next-generation AI semiconductor, AI6, which will utilize a 2nm process [2][3] - Samsung is also preparing to mass-produce 8nm MCUs for Hyundai, with plans to complete development by 2028 and start production by 2030 [2] Group 2 - There is a high likelihood that Samsung will win the contract for Hyundai's high-end 5nm autonomous driving chips, as the selection process is set to take place next year [3] - The project, "K-on-Device AI Semiconductor," has been delayed but is expected to favor Samsung due to its established capabilities in advanced process technologies [3] - Samsung's foundry has gained reference standards for various automotive chip processes, including advanced nodes (2nm, 5nm, and 8nm) and mature processes (14nm) [3]