Windows 10: Samsung Begins Mass Production of 16Gb LPDDR5 DRAM

Brink · Aug 30, 2020

Samsung starts shipping industry's first third-gen 10nm-class (1z) EUV-based 16Gb LPDDR5 DRAM

Following DRAM, new Pyeongtaek Line 2 to produce next-gen V-NAND and foundry solutions

Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that its second production line in Pyeongtaek, Korea, has commenced mass production of the industryâs first 16-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology. Built on Samsungâs third-generation 10nm-class (1z) process, the new 16Gb LPDDR5 boasts the highest mobile memory performance and largest capacity to enable more consumers to enjoy the full benefits of 5G and AI features in next-generation smartphones.

âThe 1z-based 16Gb LPDDR5 elevates the industry to a new threshold, overcoming a major developmental hurdle in DRAM scaling at advanced nodes,â said Jung-bae Lee, executive vice president of DRAM Product & Technology at Samsung Electronics. âWe will continue to expand our premium DRAM lineup and exceed customer demands, as we lead in growing the overall memory market.â

Expanding Manufacturing Capacity in Pyeongtaek Complex

Spanning more than 128,900 square meters (over 1.3 million square feet) â equivalent to about 16 soccer fields â Samsungâs Pyeongtaek Line 2 is the largest-scale semiconductor production line to date.

The new Pyeongtaek line will serve as the key manufacturing hub for the industryâs most advanced semiconductor technologies, delivering cutting-edge DRAM followed by next-generation V-NAND and foundry solutions, while reinforcing the companyâs leadership in the Industry 4.0 era.

Fastest, Largest-capacity Mobile Memory

Based on todayâs most advanced (1z) process node, Samsungâs new 16Gb LPDDR5 is the first memory to be mass produced using EUV technology, providing the highest speed and largest capacity available in mobile DRAM.

At 6,400 megabits per second (Mb/s), the new LPDDR5 is about 16 percent faster than the 12Gb LPDDR5 (5,500Mb/s) found in most of todayâs flagship mobile devices. When made into a 16GB package, the LPDDR5 can transfer about 10 5GB-sized full-HD movies, or 51.2GB of data, in one second.

Thanks to its use of the first commercial 1z process, the LPDDR5 package is 30 percent thinner than its predecessor, enabling 5G and multi-camera smartphones as well as foldable devices to pack more functionality into a slim design. The 16Gb LPDDR5 can build a 16GB package with only eight chips, whereas its 1y-based predecessor requires 12 chips (eight 12Gb chips and four 8Gb chips) to provide the same capacity.

By delivering the first 1z-based 16GB LPDDR5 package to global smartphone makers, Samsung plans to further strengthen its presence in the flagship mobile device market throughout 2021. Samsung will also expand the use of its LPDDR5 offerings into automotive applications, offering an extended temperature range to meet strict safety and reliability standards in extreme environments.
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Source: Samsung Begins Mass Production of 16Gb LPDDR5 DRAM at Worldâs Largest Semiconductor Line â Samsung Global Newsroom

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Brink · Aug 30, 2020

Samsung Begins Mass Production of 16GB LPDDR5 DRAM for Smartphones

Based on Samsung’s 2nd-generation 10nm-class process technology, the 16GB LPDDR5 mobile DRAM package delivers industry’s highest performance and largest capacity

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first 16-gigabyte (GB) LPDDR5 mobile DRAM package for next-generation premium smartphones. Following mass production of the industry-first 12GB LPDDR5 in July, 2019, the new 16GB advancement will lead the premium mobile memory market with added capacity that enables enhanced 5G and AI features including graphics-rich gaming and smart photography.

“Samsung has been committed to bringing memory technologies to the cutting edge in allowing consumers to enjoy amazing experiences through their mobile devices. We are excited to stay true to that commitment with our new, top-of-the-line mobile solution for global device manufacturers,” said Cheol Choi, senior vice president of memory sales & marketing, Samsung Electronics. “With the introduction of a new product lineup based on our next-generation process technology later this year, Samsung will be able to fully address future memory demands from global customers.”

Data transfer rate for the 16GB LPDDR5 comes in at 5,500 megabits per second (Mb/s), approximately 1.3 times faster than the previous mobile memory (LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s). Compared to an 8GB LPDDR4X package, the new mobile DRAM delivers more than 20-percent energy savings while providing up to twice the capacity.

Samsung’s 16GB LPDDR5 mobile DRAM package consists of eight 12-gigabit (Gb) chips and four 8Gb chips, equipping premium smartphones with twice the DRAM capacity found in many higher-end laptops and gaming PCs today. Along with the blazing-fast performance, the industry’s largest capacity supports dynamic and responsive gameplay as well as ultra-high-resolution graphics on premium smartphones for highly immersive mobile gaming experiences.

As Samsung continues to expand LPDDR5 mobile DRAM production at its Pyeongtaek site, the company plans to mass-produce 16Gb LPDDR5 products based on third-generation 10nm-class (1z) process technology in the second half of this year, in line with the development of a 6,400Mb/s chipset. Such relentless innovation is expected to well-position Samsung to further solidify its competitive edge in markets such as premium mobile devices, high-end PCs and automotive applications.

Samsung Mobile DRAM Timeline: Production/Mass Prod.

[table][tr]Date Capacity Mobile DRAM [/tr] [tr][td]Dec. 2019[/td] [td]16GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 12Gb+8Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Sept. 2019[/td] [td]12GB (uMCP)[/td] [td]10nm-class 24Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]07.01.19[/td] [td]12GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 12Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]06.01.19[/td] [td]6GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 12Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Feb. 2019[/td] [td]12GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]07.01.18[/td] [td]8GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]04.01.18[/td] [td]8GB (development)[/td] [td]10nm-class 8Gb LPDDR5, 6400Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Sept. 2016[/td] [td]8GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Aug. 2015[/td] [td]6GB[/td] [td]20nm 12Gb LPDDR4, 4266Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Dec. 2014[/td] [td]4GB[/td] [td]20nm 8Gb LPDDR4, 3200Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Sept. 2014[/td] [td]3GB[/td] [td]20nm 6Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Nov. 2013[/td] [td]3GB[/td] [td]20nm-class 6Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]07.01.13[/td] [td]3GB[/td] [td]20nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]04.01.13[/td] [td]2GB[/td] [td]20nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Aug. 2012[/td] [td]2GB[/td] [td]30nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 1600Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]2011[/td] [td]1/2GB[/td] [td]30nm-class 4Gb LPDDR2, 1066Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]2010[/td] [td]512MB[/td] [td]40nm-class 2Gb MDDR, 400Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]2009[/td] [td]256MB[/td] [td]50nm-class 1Gb MDDR, 400Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [/table]
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Source: Samsung Begins Mass Production of Industry’s First 16GB LPDDR5 DRAM for Next-Generation Premium Smartphones - Samsung US Newsroom

Brink · Aug 30, 2020

Samsung Begins Mass Production of First 12Gb LPDDR5 Mobile DRAM

Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first 12-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, which has been optimized for enabling 5G and AI features in future smartphones. The new mobile memory comes just five months after announcing mass production of the 12GB LPDDR4X, further reinforcing the company’s premium memory lineup. Samsung also plans to start mass producing 12-gigabyte (GB) LPDDR5 packages later this month, each combining eight of the 12Gb chips, in line with growing demand for higher smartphone performance and capacity from premium smartphone manufacturers.

“With mass production of the 12Gb LPDDR5 built on Samsung’s latest second-generation 10-nanometer (nm) class process, we are thrilled to be supporting the timely launch of 5G flagship smartphones for our customers worldwide,” said Jung-bae Lee, executive vice president of DRAM Product & Technology, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung remains committed to rapidly introducing next-generation mobile memory technologies that deliver greater performance and higher capacity, as we continue to aggressively drive growth of the premium memory market.”

Thanks to its industry-leading speed and power efficiency, Samsung’s new mobile DRAM can enable next-generation flagship smartphones to fully leverage 5G and AI capabilities like ultra-high-definition video recording and machine learning, while greatly extending the battery life.

At a data rate of 5,500 megabits per second (Mb/s), the 12Gb LPDDR5 is approximately 1.3 times faster than previous mobile memory (LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s) that is found in today’s high-end smartphones. When made into a 12GB package, the LPDDR5 is able to transfer 44GB of data, or about 12 full-HD (3.7GB-sized) movies, in only a second. The new chip also uses up to 30 percent less power than its predecessor by integrating a new circuit design with enhanced clocking, training and low-power feature that ensures stable performance even when operating at a blazingly fast speed.

In order to manage production capacity with more flexibility, Samsung is considering transferring its 12Gb LPDDR5 production to its Pyeongtaek (Korea) campus starting next year, depending on demand from global customers. Following its introduction of the 12Gb LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, Samsung expects to also develop a 16Gb LPDDR5 next year, to solidify its competitive edge in the global memory market.

[Reference] Samsung Mobile DRAM Timeline: Production/Mass Prod.

[table][tr][td]Date[/td] [td]Capacity[/td] [td]Mobile DRAM[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]July 2019[/td] [td]12GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 12Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]June 2019[/td] [td]6GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 12Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Feb. 2019[/td] [td]12GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]April 2018[/td] [td]8GB (development)[/td] [td]10nm-class 8Gb LPDDR5, 6400Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Sept. 2016[/td] [td]8GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Aug. 2015[/td] [td]6GB[/td] [td]20nm 12Gb LPDDR4, 4266Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Dec. 2014[/td] [td]4GB[/td] [td]20nm 8Gb LPDDR4, 3200Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Sept. 2014[/td] [td]3GB[/td] [td]20nm 6Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Nov. 2013[/td] [td]3GB[/td] [td]20nm-class 6Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]July 2013[/td] [td]3GB[/td] [td]20nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]April 2013[/td] [td]2GB[/td] [td]20nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Aug. 2012[/td] [td]2GB[/td] [td]30nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 1600Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]2011[/td] [td]1/2GB[/td] [td]30nm-class 4Gb LPDDR2, 1066Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]2010[/td] [td]512MB[/td] [td]40nm-class 2Gb MDDR, 400Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]2009[/td] [td]256MB[/td] [td]50nm-class 1Gb MDDR, 400Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [/table]
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Source: Samsung Begins Mass Production of Industry’s First 12Gb LPDDR5 Mobile DRAM for Premium Smartphones – Samsung Global Newsroom

Brink · Aug 30, 2020

Samsung Begins Mass Production of First 12Gb LPDDR5 Mobile DRAM Mobile

Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first 12-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, which has been optimized for enabling 5G and AI features in future smartphones. The new mobile memory comes just five months after announcing mass production of the 12GB LPDDR4X, further reinforcing the company’s premium memory lineup. Samsung also plans to start mass producing 12-gigabyte (GB) LPDDR5 packages later this month, each combining eight of the 12Gb chips, in line with growing demand for higher smartphone performance and capacity from premium smartphone manufacturers.

“With mass production of the 12Gb LPDDR5 built on Samsung’s latest second-generation 10-nanometer (nm) class process, we are thrilled to be supporting the timely launch of 5G flagship smartphones for our customers worldwide,” said Jung-bae Lee, executive vice president of DRAM Product & Technology, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung remains committed to rapidly introducing next-generation mobile memory technologies that deliver greater performance and higher capacity, as we continue to aggressively drive growth of the premium memory market.”

Thanks to its industry-leading speed and power efficiency, Samsung’s new mobile DRAM can enable next-generation flagship smartphones to fully leverage 5G and AI capabilities like ultra-high-definition video recording and machine learning, while greatly extending the battery life.

At a data rate of 5,500 megabits per second (Mb/s), the 12Gb LPDDR5 is approximately 1.3 times faster than previous mobile memory (LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s) that is found in today’s high-end smartphones. When made into a 12GB package, the LPDDR5 is able to transfer 44GB of data, or about 12 full-HD (3.7GB-sized) movies, in only a second. The new chip also uses up to 30 percent less power than its predecessor by integrating a new circuit design with enhanced clocking, training and low-power feature that ensures stable performance even when operating at a blazingly fast speed.

In order to manage production capacity with more flexibility, Samsung is considering transferring its 12Gb LPDDR5 production to its Pyeongtaek (Korea) campus starting next year, depending on demand from global customers. Following its introduction of the 12Gb LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, Samsung expects to also develop a 16Gb LPDDR5 next year, to solidify its competitive edge in the global memory market.

[Reference] Samsung Mobile DRAM Timeline: Production/Mass Prod.

[table][tr][td]Date[/td] [td]Capacity[/td] [td]Mobile DRAM[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]July 2019[/td] [td]12GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 12Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]June 2019[/td] [td]6GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 12Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Feb. 2019[/td] [td]12GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]April 2018[/td] [td]8GB (development)[/td] [td]10nm-class 8Gb LPDDR5, 6400Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Sept. 2016[/td] [td]8GB[/td] [td]10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Aug. 2015[/td] [td]6GB[/td] [td]20nm 12Gb LPDDR4, 4266Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Dec. 2014[/td] [td]4GB[/td] [td]20nm 8Gb LPDDR4, 3200Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Sept. 2014[/td] [td]3GB[/td] [td]20nm 6Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Nov. 2013[/td] [td]3GB[/td] [td]20nm-class 6Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]July 2013[/td] [td]3GB[/td] [td]20nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]April 2013[/td] [td]2GB[/td] [td]20nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Aug. 2012[/td] [td]2GB[/td] [td]30nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 1600Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]2011[/td] [td]1/2GB[/td] [td]30nm-class 4Gb LPDDR2, 1066Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]2010[/td] [td]512MB[/td] [td]40nm-class 2Gb MDDR, 400Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]2009[/td] [td]256MB[/td] [td]50nm-class 1Gb MDDR, 400Mb/s[/td] [/tr] [/table]
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Source: Samsung Begins Mass Production of Industry’s First 12Gb LPDDR5 Mobile DRAM for Premium Smartphones – Samsung Global Newsroom

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