Samsung Electronics’ foundry division and Qualcomm have delayed negotiations over an application processor foundry contract because the two sides have not narrowed differences over per-unit production pricing, according to a report from The Bell cited by ChainCatcher. The report said there have been no major technical issues in the discussions, and Samsung’s 2-nanometer process under review has been assessed as having reached a considerable level of stabilization. Industry sources said Qualcomm’s AP production using Samsung’s 2-nanometer process may be pushed to next year, while it remains unclear whether production can begin within this year. Qualcomm had previously relied on Samsung to manufacture advanced AP chips before 2021. In recent years, Samsung has been trying to win back that business and has already secured customers including Tesla and Broadcom. A person cited in the report said the contract delay makes it difficult for Samsung to produce Qualcomm AP chips within the year, and the two sides may instead revisit cooperation around a next-generation product. The report also said Samsung is no longer accepting low-priced orders as it did in the past after landing strategic customers.
Samsung Electronics’ foundry division and Qualcomm have delayed negotiations over an application processor, or AP, manufacturing contract because they remain apart on per-unit production pricing, according to The Bell in a report cited by ChainCatcher.
The report said the two sides have not narrowed the pricing gap, extending the talks. On the technical side, no major issue has emerged, and the 2-nanometer process now under discussion has been assessed as having reached a considerable degree of stabilization.
Industry sources said Qualcomm AP production based on Samsung’s 2-nanometer process may be postponed until next year. It also remains unclear whether mass production can begin within this year.
Qualcomm had Samsung manufacture advanced AP chips before 2021, the report said. Samsung has spent recent years trying to win back that business and has already secured customers including Tesla and Broadcom.
A person cited in the report said the contract delay makes it difficult for Samsung to produce Qualcomm AP chips within the year. The two sides may instead revisit the matter for a next-generation product. The report added that after securing strategic customers, Samsung is no longer accepting low-priced orders in the way it did before.
This article was originally published by Bit.Fan. For more cryptocurrency news and market insights, visit www.bit.fan. Disclaimer:
The market information, project data, and third-party content displayed on this platform are for industry information sharing only and do not constitute any form of investment advice or return commitment.
Cryptocurrency trading carries high risks. Users should fully assess their risk tolerance and make independent decisions. All profits, losses, and legal responsibilities are borne by the users themselves.
