
Samsung to Use TSMC Technology for Nvidia's Custom Memory Chips
What Happened?
Samsung Electronics will utilize TSMC's 3-nanometre process to manufacture base dies for Nvidia's next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips. This collaboration marks Samsung's first engagement with TSMC in HBM production.
Key points
- Samsung will produce base dies for Nvidia's custom high-bandwidth memory chips using TSMC's technology.
- This is the first time Samsung collaborates with TSMC for HBM manufacturing.
- Nvidia has also involved SK Hynix and Micron Technology in this process.
- The NVHBM integrates Nvidia's custom memory controller into the base die.
- Samsung plans to keep its in-house production for standard HBM and custom products.
- Samsung is evaluating its foundry's capacity to produce NVHBM base dies if demand exceeds TSMC's capacity.
Key insights
- The partnership may lead to improved efficiency in memory chip production.
- This could strengthen Samsung's position in the semiconductor market.
- Nvidia's integration of its memory controller may standardize memory chip production across suppliers.
Why it matters
This collaboration could enhance Nvidia's memory chip production capabilities.
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Source
Business Standard
