May. 21, 2018 –
Samsung's semiconductor division has been doing exceptionally nicely within the current previous. The division's spectacular efficiency is reflected clearly in the record-breaking earnings Samsung posted up to now few quarters. Final yr was notably good for Samsung with the corporate dethroning Intel to emerge as the largest chipmaker on the planet. Whereas Samsung has secured the highest spot within the sector, primarily on account of its reminiscence merchandise, it has simply 7.four % market share within the foundry area.
Samsung is presently the fourth largest participant
In what may be seen as an effort to vary its fortunes within the foundry market, Samsung has reportedly arrange an R&D division for its foundry enterprise. The information comes from a report which cites business sources conscious of the proceedings. Value billions of dollars, the foundry enterprise includes fabricating chip designs of corporations who don't have a semiconductor fabrication plant.