| Developers: | Samsung Electronics |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | 2017/02/27 |
| Last Release Date: | 2021/01/13 |
| Technology: | Processors |
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2024: Share of defective processors - 80%
In mid-September 2024, it became known that Samsung was experiencing problems with the release of good products using 3nm GAA technology. According to available information, up to 80% of such chips come out defective. The South Korean manufacturer is developing processors under the Exynos brand.
According to the Korea Times resource, the yield of suitable 3nm GAA (Gate-all-Around) products from Samsung in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to single-digit percentage figures. Gradually, the South Korean company is improving the indicator, but as of September 2024 it does not exceed 20%. According to analysts, Samsung needs to bring this value to 60% in order to start mass production without losses.
Against this background, Samsung, as noted, is experiencing difficulties in obtaining orders for the production of semiconductor products. It said the company had to adjust plans to install equipment at the newest P4 factory in Pyeongtaek (Gyeonggi-do province) to give priority to the production of advanced memory such as HBM.
In this situation, Samsung's investments in the plant in Taylor (Texas), according to market participants, raise questions. The company originally planned to use the facility to mass-produce 4nm chips from 2025, but delayed that plan until 2026. While the output from the 4nm process is reportedly stable, Samsung is having difficulty getting orders from third-party companies.
 | One of the main reasons for Samsung's production failures is the low yield of good products. The company has managed to stabilize the figure for the 4-nanometer process, but has not yet succeeded in this in more advanced technological techniques, such as 3-nanometer or 2-nanometer products, say industry participants, quoted by Korea Times.[1] |  |
2021: Exynos 2100
On January 13, 2021, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Exynos 2100 processor.
| | We present the Exynos 2100, our mobile processor. The Exynos 2100 is equipped with powerful processing technologies and an updated 5G modem based on the 5nm process technology. noted Inyup Kang, President of System LSI at Samsung Electronics | |
| | The development of technologies such as 5G, modern graphics and machine learning played a crucial role in providing opportunities for mobile devices. Arm and Samsung collaborated closely to integrate the next-generation Arm's powerful computing and graphics platform into the Samsung Exynos 2100. stressed Paul Williamson, Vice President and General Manager, Customer Arm Area | |
According to the company, Exynos 2100 is a Samsung mobile processor with 5G integration based on a 5-nm EUV process technology. It can reduce power consumption by 20% or optimize overall performance by 10% compared to the previous 7nm model. In addition, the chip offers updated cache usage. The eight-core central processor received a three-cluster structure consisting of one Arm Cortex-X1 core with a clock speed of up to 2.9 GHz, three Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55.
Arm Mali-G78 supports APIs such as Vulkan and OpenCL, optimizes graphics performance by more than 40 percent for spectacular, smooth graphics, making it an immersive mobile experience, including games and applications in augmented, virtual and mixed reality. Multi-IP Address Management Technology (AMIGO) optimizes the power consumption of the CPU, GPU, and other processes - increasing the battery life of the device even when performing energy-consuming tasks on the screen. With a comprehensive effort to improve product energy efficiency through software and hardware technologies, Samsung is also reducing the carbon footprint of near future mobile devices.
Artificial intelligence capabilities will also be greatly enhanced with the Exynos 2100. The newly developed triple-core neuroprocessor has received an updated architecture and reduced unnecessary operations. The Exynos 2100 can perform up to 26 trillion operations per second (TOPS) at more than twice the energy efficiency of the previous generation. With intelligent processing on the device and support for neural networks, users will have access to more interactive and intelligent functions, as well as optimized performance of computer vision for tasks such as image processing.
The advanced image processing processor (ISP) on the Exynos 2100 supports a camera resolution of up to 200 megapixels (MP). It can deploy up to six separate sensors and process information coming from four of them simultaneously for more diverse shooting capabilities. With a multi-camera and frame processor (MCFP), data coming from multiple cameras can be used to improve scaling efficiency, optimize image quality of wide-angle images, and a variety of other tasks. Faster artificial intelligence work helps the device recognize scenes, faces and objects to optimize camera settings for clear and detailed images.
The 5G modem integrated into Exynos 2100 supports spectra of fifth generation networks with a frequency of up to 6 GHz and millimeter waves, 2G/ GSM , CDMA 3G WCDMA networks and, 4G LTE which provides reliable network coverage. The maximum downlink speed reaches 5.1 gigabits per second (Gbps) in the range of less than 6 gigahertz (GHz) and 7.35 Gbps in mmWave or 3.0 Gbps in 4G networks with support for quadrature amplitude modulation 1024 (1024-QAM).
Exynos 2100 for January 2021 entered mass production.
2019
Announcement of the first Samsung processor with a built-in 5G modem
On September 4, 2019, Samsung unveiled the first mobile processor in its range with a built-in 5G modem. We are talking about the Exynos 980 chip, which, in addition to high-speed Internet access, has advanced capabilities for working with artificial intelligence.
The processor is based on the 8nm FinFET process. An integrated 5G modem reduces power consumption and saves space in the device compared to chips that are installed separately from the processor.
The modem in the Exynos 980 provides a data transfer rate of up to 2.55 Gbps in 5G networks with a frequency of up to 6 GHz. A dual E-UTRA-NR (EN-DC) connection is also available, which combines LTE and 5G 2CC to provide a maximum mobile downlink speed of up to 3.55 Gbps. The processor supports the new Wi-Fi 6 standard (IEEE 802.11ax).
The processor contains eight computing cores (two ARM cores Cortex-A77 with a frequency of up to 2.2 GHz and six ARM cores Cortex-A55 with a frequency of up to 1.8 GHz), a Mali-G76 MP5 graphics accelerator and a neuroprocessor unit (NPU) to speed up operations related to artificial intelligence.
The new NPU is said to be 2.7 times more productive than the previous Exynos processors. The neural module allows you to implement such application functions as secure user authentication, content filtering, mixed reality, smart cameras, etc.
Smartphones running the Exynos 980 can be equipped with digital cameras with a matrix resolution of up to 108 megapixels. The advanced image processor supports up to five separate sensors and is capable of processing images arriving simultaneously from three of them. In a pair of neuromodules, a camera with artificial intelligence can detect scenes or objects and change its settings according to them.
Samsung intends to start production of the Exynos 980 before the end of 2019.[2]
Start of production of Samsung's first 5G chips
On April 4, 2019, Samsung Electronics announced the start of mass production of its first chips designed to connect smartphones and other devices to fifth generation (5G) networks. Samsung Exynos Modem 5100 chipset got on the conveyors.
The first smartphone to receive this modem is the flagship Samsung Galaxy S10, which will go on sale in the 5G version on April 5, 2019.
Simultaneously with the Exynos Modem 5100, the mass production of the Exynos RF 5500 radio frequency transceiver and the Exynos SM 5800 chip were launched, which also found use in Samsung's flagship 5G smartphone.
The Exynos RF 5500 has 14 receiver paths for loading data, thereby increasing the data rate. The Exynos SM 5800 is a modulator that reduces power consumption by 30% by dynamically adjusting the power voltage to match the modem's RF signal.
The manufacturer claims that the new solutions help transfer data even more efficiently and consistently over high-speed 5G networks. The transceiver and modulator support 5G networks below 6 GHz.
According to the publication Phone Arena, citing South Korean media, Apple considered the possibility of acquiring Samsung 5G modems for the iPhone, but the deal was not concluded, since at the time of its discussion the Asian company could not provide a large volume of chip supplies.
According to UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri, the release of the 5G-enabled iPhone could be delayed until 2021 as Apple finds it difficult to find a 5G chip supplier. The expert believes that Intel - the main manufacturer of iPhone modems - will not have time to offer 5G chips, and Samsung or MediaTek "are unlikely solutions" for Apple.[3]
2018
Exynos 9820: 8K video recording and emphasis on artificial intelligence (at work)
On November 14, 2018, Samsung announced a new single-chip Exynos 9820 system for mobile devices. The processor supports 8K video recording at a frame rate of 30 fps (in 4K mode, the indicator reaches 150 fps) and contains a neural computing module (NPU) that provides work with artificial intelligence.
The Exynos 9820 chip is made using 8nm LPP (Low Power Plus) FinFET technology and received eight computing cores: two Cortex-A75 cores, four Cortex-A55 and two more Samsung cores. The processor is said to outperform its predecessors in performance by 20% and in energy efficiency by 40% (using a single core).
The SoC is equipped with a Mali-G76 MP12 graphics accelerator , which claims a 40 percent performance increase with a 35 percent reduction in power consumption compared to the previous generation GPU.
The neural module, which found use in the Exynos 9820, is said to cope with AI tasks seven times faster than its predecessors. Thanks to NPU, AI calculations can be processed directly on a mobile device without the need to send data to the server.
Samsung notes that the neural computing module expands the functionality of devices and the capabilities of technologies. In particular, it provides instant adjustment of optimal photography parameters based on ambient light data and object recognition for applications using augmented reality.
The single-chip system is equipped with an LTE-Advanced Pro Cat.20 modem that supports aggregation of up to eight carriers (CA) to achieve data download speeds up to 2 Gbps and information transfer rates up to 316 Mbps.
Samsung has scheduled the start of mass production of the Exynos 9820 before the end of 2018. This processor is expected to be used in the flagship Galaxy S10 smartphone.[4]
Exynos 5100
On August 16, 2018, Samsung Electronics announced the development of the Exynos Modem 5100 5G modem, which, according to the company, is fully compatible with the 3GPP version 15 standard, a standard specification for 5G New Radio (5G-NR) data transmission. Based on an energy efficient process, the 10nm modem also supports pre-existing radio access technologies in a single chip.
Samsung Electronics noted that the Exynos Modem 5100 supports spectra below 6 GHz and mmWave described in the 5G 3GPP standard, as well as existing standards including 2G GSM/CDMA, 3G WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, HSPA and 4G LTE based on a single chip. The modem provides a maximum download speed of up to 2 Gb/s in a 5G network with a frequency below 6 GHz and 6 Gb/s in an mmWave network, which is approximately 1.7 times and five times higher than the transmission speed using previous technologies. Fast and stable data transfer can also be achieved in 4G networks with a download speed of 1.6 Gbps.
Samsung Electronics believes that the ability of 5G networks to transmit large amounts of data and exchange data in real time with low latency will provide users with a variety of forms of interaction not only with mobile devices, but also in areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT), ultra-high-resolution video, holograms, real-time artificial intelligence ( AI) and autonomous car control.
The Exynos Modem 5100 also supports RFIC, ET and PMIC standards and will be available by the end of 2018.[5]
2017
Exynos i T200
On June 22, 2017, Samsung Electronics announced the start of mass production of the first solution Internet in the category of things (IoT) in the Exynos line - Exynos i T200.
The Exynos i T200 platform is based on the 28 nm HKMG (High-K Metal Gate) process and is an IoT solution with support for Wi-Fi networks and processor capabilities[6]
Exynos i T200 a Cortex-R4 processor and an additional Cortex-M0 + processor, which allows the device to process and perform various tasks without an additional integrated microcontroller into the system.
Exynos i T200 supports 802.11b/g/n standards in one band (2.4 GHz). The processor was marked Wi-Fi Certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, as well as Microsoft Azure Certified in the Internet of Things (IoT) category. It supports IoTivity, an IoT protocol standard from the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), which ensures communication between IoT devices.
To resolve security and privacy issues, Exynos i T200 includes a separate special hardware security management unit called the Security Sub-System (SSS). The PUF (Physical Uncommon Function) IP function generates a value for storing secure data and managing device authentication without writing the key to the chip and using a separate security integrated circuit to store the keys. This security measure provides a higher level of protection than traditional one-time programmable password (OTP) based solutions.
| | Exynos i T200 is an IoT solution optimized for the levels of performance and protection required in the IoT device market. Thanks to various options for the Exynos platform, Samsung will be able to offer suitable solutions not only for mobile devices, but also for non-mobile devices, including cars and IoT devices. Ben Hur, VP Marketing, System LSI Division, Samsung Electronics | |
Exynos 9
As of February 27, 2017, Exynos 9 is an 8895 series processor based on the FinFET 10 nm process technology.
On February 23, 2017, Samsung Electronics announced the start of production of Exynos 9 8895 series processors.
According to Samsung, the product uses an improved three-dimensional transistor structure, which increases performance by 27% with 40% energy savings compared to the 14 nm process technology.
Exynos 9 Series 8895 is a processor with a built-in gigabit LTE modem with support for five-carrier aggregation (5CA). The above provides data transmission at speeds up to 1 Gbps (Cat.16) when booting from 5CA and up to 150 Mbps (Cat.13) when working with 2CA[7]
The 8-core processor consists of four Samsung processor cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. Samsung Coherent Interconnect (SCI) coherent switching technology has provided a heterogeneous system architecture for working with resource-intensive tasks - artificial intelligence and deep learning.
Sharing the Exynos 8895 with the Mali-G71 GPU ARM and built-in multi-format codec (MFC) provides picture quality in multimedia tasks and games, 3D graphics and video performance in format, 4K UHD,. VR
The multi-format codec supports video recording and playback at a maximum resolution of 4K UHD at 120 fps. Built-in processing technology improves image quality. The processor is capable of playing 4K programs in virtual reality (VR) format at maximum resolution.
| | In addition to the fact that the series of processors is built on the basis of the 10nm FinFET process technology, the Exynos 9 Series 8895 received a number of technologies, including a 2nd generation GPU, a gigabit LTE modem and much more. Thanks to VPU technologies, Exynos 8895 will become the basis for the creation of a generation of smartphones, virtual reality devices and car assistants. Ben Hur, VP Marketing, Samsung Electronics | |
Notes
- ↑ 382444.html Samsung in urgent need of boosting foundry yield for AI processors
- ↑ Samsung Introduces its First 5G-Integrated Mobile Processor, the Exynos 980
- ↑ Samsung’s Multi-Mode Exynos Chipsets Help Bring the 5G Era to Mobile Consumers
- ↑ Samsung Brings On-device AI Processing for Premium Mobile Devices with Exynos 9 Series 9820 Processor
- ↑ Samsung releases Exynos 5100 5G modem to 3GPP standards
- ↑ Samsung begins mass production of the first IoT chip Exynos i T200.
- ↑ Samsung has begun production of Exynos 9 processors using the 10nm FinFET process technology.
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