Samsung Set to Revolutionize AI Chips with Low-power, High-speed Technology in 2024

In an ambitious move set for 2024, Samsung is poised to release a new breed of DRAMs known as low latency wide (LLW) DRAMs, destined to significantly enhance the efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. These innovative chips, set to become Samsung's flagship product, aim to reduce power consumption by a staggering 70% compared to traditional DRAMs.

Powering the Future of AI

The introduction of the LLW DRAMs will not only redefine Samsung's chip offerings but will also play a pivotal role in powering AI devices, including advanced extended reality headsets. Embodying wide I/O and low latency characteristics, these chips are capable of delivering a bandwidth of 128 GB/s, potentially per module, which dramatically improves data processing speed and capacity. This enhancement is made possible by the increased number of input/output terminals in the semiconductor circuit relative to existing DRAMs.

Advanced Chip Technologies

Alongside these developments, Samsung is also at the forefront of 3D chip packaging technology, pioneering sophisticated 3.5D packaging. Furthermore, the company is refining its 3-nanometer chip processing technology, making it the most advanced and smallest process node suitable for AI applications. Noteworthy is Samsung's success in starting mass production of 3 nm chips for its fabless clients in 2023, ahead of its competition.

As part of its forward-thinking strategy, Samsung has committed to enhancing memory performance by more than double every two years. This ambitious goal is underpinned by their new strategic approach termed GDP, comprising GAA, DRAM, and packaging.

Samsung’s Strategic Partnerships and Innovations

Deepening its venture into artificial intelligence, Samsung is collaborating with Tesla to develop the EV giant's next-generation Full Self-Driving chips, aimed at achieving Level-5 autonomous driving. In addition, Samsung is in the process of developing a 4nm AI accelerator, which will serve as a high-performance computing machine for AI workloads.

All these developments underscore Samsung's commitment to bolstering AI chip foundry sales, with an ambitious target of 50% of total foundry sales dedicated to this segment within five years. It marks a significant stride towards cementing its place as a frontrunner in the chip manufacturing industry.

Samsung, AI, DRAM