Samsung Begins Mass Production of Industry’s First 12Gb

Based on the most recent cellular DRAM customary, the brand new Samsung 12Gb LPDDR5

maximizes the potential of 5G and AI options in future flagships

Samsung Electronics, the world chief in superior reminiscence expertise, at present introduced that it has begun mass producing the {industry}’s first 12-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR5 cellular DRAM, which has been optimized for enabling 5G and AI options in future smartphones. The new cellular reminiscence comes simply 5 months after saying mass manufacturing of the 12GB LPDDR4X, additional reinforcing the corporate’s premium reminiscence lineup. Samsung additionally plans to begin mass producing 12-gigabyte (GB) LPDDR5 packages later this month, every combining eight of the 12Gb chips, according to rising demand for larger smartphone efficiency and capability from premium smartphone producers.

“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,” mentioned Jung-bae Lee, government vp 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 velocity and energy effectivity, Samsung’s new cellular DRAM can allow next-generation flagship smartphones to totally leverage 5G and AI capabilities like ultra-high-definition video recording and machine studying, whereas enormously extending the battery life.

At a knowledge price of 5,500 megabits per second (Mb/s), the 12Gb LPDDR5 is roughly 1.Three occasions sooner than earlier cellular reminiscence (LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s) that’s present in at present’s high-end smartphones. When made right into a 12GB package deal, the LPDDR5 is ready to switch 44GB of knowledge, or about 12 full-HD (3.7GB-sized) films, in solely a second. The new chip additionally makes use of as much as 30 p.c much less energy than its predecessor by integrating a brand new circuit design with enhanced clocking, coaching and low-power characteristic that ensures steady efficiency even when working at a blazingly quick velocity.

In order to handle manufacturing capability with extra flexibility, Samsung is contemplating transferring its 12Gb LPDDR5 manufacturing to its Pyeongtaek (Korea) campus beginning subsequent yr, relying on demand from international clients. Following its introduction of the 12Gb LPDDR5 cellular DRAM, Samsung expects to additionally develop a 16Gb LPDDR5 subsequent yr, to solidify its aggressive edge within the international reminiscence market.

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