After TSMC, Samsung also stops sub-7nm chip sales to China
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Economic Daily News reported that Samsung informed its customers about the latest ban, but the Korean giant refused to comment on the latest development.
Samsung has been experiencing great difficulties in the production of advanced chips in recent years. Especially 3nm The latest US ban could be a heavy blow for the company, which has difficulty increasing efficiency in the GAA process and cannot receive orders. The report does not specify the cost to the company of completely removing Samsung’s Chinese customers from its list.
Tek alternative SMIC
After the latest moves by the USA, the only alternative for Chinese companies in 7nm and below nodes is China’s largest semiconductor foundry company. SMIC. However not having state-of-the-art EUV machines and old DUV SMIC, which produces with its equipment, It lags behind in terms of both capacity and advanced production processes. Therefore, a difficult future awaits Chinese companies.
Of course, these sanctions may benefit the country in the long run by pushing China to establish its own chip production equipment and supply chain. However, in the short term, it is obvious that Chinese companies will have difficulty in the artificial intelligence race.
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https://udn.com/news/story/7240/8353381
https://wccftech.com/after-tsmc-samsung-barred-from-supplying-china-companies-with-7nm-and-below-chip-shipments/
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