Samsung Begins Mass Production of Exynos 2600 Prototype on 2nm GAA Process, Aiming for 50% Yield Improvements Across Divisions

Recently, Samsung made significant strides in its advanced 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) technology, previously reported to have had a yield rate of only 30 percent. With sustained efforts and innovation, the company is positioned to possibly surpass TSMC in the competitive arena of wafer technology. Furthermore, the Exynos 2600 SoC, initially slated for trial production in May, has faced some challenges but is now reportedly in mass production. Various departments within Samsung are actively working to optimize yields to avoid unexpected cost surges.

Anticipated Mass Production Timeline for the Exynos 2600

According to a report from NewDaily, Samsung’s LSI and foundry teams are ramping up their initiatives to enhance both performance and yield rates of the Exynos 2600 chipset. Originally achieving a yield of 30 percent at the beginning of the year, the target has now risen to 50 percent without compromising on performance. This gradual increase in yield is crucial; Samsung aims to reach a minimum of 70 percent to ensure successful mass production.

In its Q1 2025 earnings report, Samsung highlighted the importance of stabilizing its 2nm GAA yields as part of its strategy to begin large-scale production in the latter half of 2025. This move is intended to attract significant customers for its next-generation manufacturing process. Additionally, there have been vague suggestions that Samsung has completed negotiations with Qualcomm to manufacture the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for the Galaxy series using its 2nm GAA technology, although official confirmation is still pending.

Once the mass production of the Exynos 2600 prototype is finalized, Samsung will transition to a risk production phase. If everything aligns as planned, the company expects to kick off official production of the SoC approximately 2-3 months ahead of the expected launch of the Galaxy S26 series in February of next year. Although TSMC started accepting orders for 2nm wafers on April 1, Samsung’s head start provides it with an opportunity to attract high-value clients. However, it must act decisively to seize these opportunities and avoid potential pitfalls.

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