#3-nanometer

Apple likely to exclusively offer 3nm chips in 2023 as Android falls even further behind

Apple is likely to be the only major device maker in 2023 to adopt 3nm process technology from TSMC as Android and others fall even further behind. Sami Fathi for MacRumors: According to a report by DigiTimes, Qualcomm and MediaTek, two of the largest chip makers, remain unsure on whether they want to follow in Apple’s footsteps and start producing 3nm chips in 2023. The chip makers are…

Samsung begins making 7LPP chips, commercializing 7nm EUV lithography

In a significant milestone for the semiconductor industry, Samsung today announced that it is now manufacturing 7LPP chips: processors based on extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) and a 7-nanometer manufacturing process. Beyond this specific accomplishment, the company notes that it is providing customers a clear path to future 3-nanometer chips.

Samsung’s announcement completes EUV’s evolution…