Samsung to offer 2nm prototype runs as South Korea pushes chip design - digitimes

Samsung Electronics' foundry division is set to launch its Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) service for the 2nm process next year, marking a significant advancement in South Korea's semiconductor industry. T... Read original →

Samsung’s 2nm MPW launch triggers a cascade beyond node scaling: EDA flows, IP libraries, and advanced packaging must co-evolve to manage GAA transistor parasitics. While South Korea’s K-Semiconductor Strategy subsidizes domestic equipment, U.S. export controls on EUV maintenance risk inflating yield ramp costs. With TSMC (Taiwan, China) already shipping 3nm to Apple and NVIDIA, Samsung targets AI startups—but Intel may counter by accelerating 18A MPW access for North American clients. Within 18 months, surging 2nm prototyping will expose gaps in PDK maturity, making design-manufacturing co-optimization—not just transistor density—the decisive competitive edge.