Transferring Exynos development from Samsung’s System LSI division to the MX division undermines strategic advantages, including negotiation leverage against Qualcomm, validation of advanced foundry processes, and preservation of a diversified semiconductor portfolio. Maintaining Exynos within System LSI aligns with long-term goals, ensuring Samsung’s competitiveness in the semiconductor industry.
With the advancement of smartphones and digital cameras, Image Signal Processor (ISP) technology has significantly evolved from the early 2000s to today. Initially, ISPs had a simple pipeline focused on low-resolution image processing. However, with the increasing demand for high-quality mobile photography, ISP architecture has undergone major transformations in both performance and functionality. Below, we…
1. Introduction Samsung Electronics has begun mass production of its next-generation application processor (AP), the Exynos 2500, using its 3nm process technology. Despite this milestone, the production process faces significant challenges, particularly in yield rates, which are currently reported to be below 50%, with some estimates as low as 30%. This report analyzes the production…