Samsung to produce 2nd-generation 10nm chips this year
According to Re/code, Samsung met with major chipmakers in Silicon Valley to push its cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and fabrication facilities, announcing plans to roll out new 14-nanometer and 10-nanometer processes. The Korean tech giant's 14nm process, once the industry standard, has been surpassed by offerings from competitors like Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the latter of which produces Apple's latest A-series silicon.
"We think we are leading again," said Kelvin Low, senior director at Samsung Semiconductor. "This is not a one-time success story."
While Samsung's upcoming low-cost 14nm tech might not be of interest to Apple, the second-generation 10nm process could one day find its way into future iOS devices. After being ousted as Apple's sole chip fab in 2014, Samsung is looking to reclaim a significant share of orders for iPhone and iPad silicon.
