Samsung Electronics announced during its second-quarter earnings conference call on July 30 that it is facing a shortage in foundry capacity for advanced processes, which has prevented it from meeting all customer demand. The company stated it plans to accelerate the operation of its first Texas fab in the United States this year.
Additionally, Samsung confirmed that it will begin construction of a second fab with the goal of establishing mass production by 2030. The company noted that demand from customers for its 1.4-nanometer process is increasing, and it is currently reviewing options for securing additional fabs.
According to Samsung, the current foundry utilization rate has improved compared to the previous year, and the advanced processes below 8 nanometers have reached maximum levels. In terms of yield, the company is preparing for the mass production of its second-generation 2-nanometer process in the second half of this year.
As a result, profitability is expected to improve significantly due to increased utilization rates, better yields, and rising prices.
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