Samsung is continuously focusing its 5nm range. Today, Samsung Electronics revealed its plans to increase its foundry capacity with a new production line in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. The reason for this expansion is the growing global demand for nanolithography or extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography solutions.
Samsung increases its production lines for 5nm EUV processes
Among other things, the new facility will focus on the production of EUV processes based on 5nm architecture. Work just started this month and it is expected to be fully operational in the second half of 2021. This production line will play a critical role in the company’s development, given Samsung’s goal to expand its capacity to all types of next-generation applications. Some of its targets include 5G, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence.
“This new production line will enable Samsung to expand its manufacturing capacity for processes below 5nm and respond to the growing demand for EUV-based solutions. We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers through active investment and hiring talented employees. This will enable us to continue to break new ground for Samsung’s casting capacity.
Samsung is continuing the mass production of 7nm EUV that started in early 2019 and has recently started up a new line for EUV in Hwaseong. With the addition of its second plant in Pyeongtaek, which will be commissioned in 2021, the company’s production capacity will grow significantly to a total of seven plants located between South Korea and the United States.