Qualcomm's 10nm APs, mass-produced using Samsung's FinFET process, will be used in phones released next year.
Published2016.11.21 11:23Leading the next-generation foundry ecosystem by dominating the 10nm market
Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm are expanding their strategic foundry partnership to 10nm, and will use Samsung Electronics' 10nm FinFET process for Qualcomm's next-generation mobile AP 'Snapdragon 835'.
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Qualcomm plans to further strengthen its leadership in the mobile AP market by applying Samsung Electronics' cutting-edge 10nm process to its next-generation premium mobile AP, the Snapdragon 835. Samsung Electronics secured cutting-edge process technology in the system semiconductor sector by becoming the first in the industry to mass-produce 10nm FinFET processes last October.
▲ Samsung Electronics' 10nm-class DRAM unveiled at the Semiconductor Fair (photo referenced from the Samsung Semiconductor Story website)
Samsung Electronics' 10nm process improved performance by 27% and reduced power consumption by 40% compared to the existing 14nm first generation. Additionally, area efficiency was improved by approximately 30%.
The 'Snapdragon 835' based on the 10nm process with increased area efficiency reduces the chip area, allowing customers to increase space utilization when designing products, and use larger batteries.
This has enabled us to adopt a slimmer design.
Provides an upgraded mobile user experience with high performance and high efficiency.
“We are excited to collaborate with Samsung Electronics on innovative products that will lead the mobile industry,” said Keith Kressin, senior vice president of products at Qualcomm. “By utilizing the 10nm process, the Snapdragon 835 will deliver an upgraded user experience with improved performance and power efficiency.”
“This foundry collaboration with Qualcomm demonstrates the excellence of Samsung Electronics’ 10nm process, and Samsung Electronics will further accelerate the expansion of the 10nm ecosystem,” said Vice President Jong-sik Yoon, head of the Foundry Business Team at Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Business Division.
Qualcomm's 'Snapdragon 835' is currently in mass production and is scheduled to be installed in IT devices released in the first half of 2017.
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