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TSMC unveils roadmap through 2029 featuring A13, A12 and N2U processes
TSMC, the world’s largest foundry, unveiled its semiconductor process roadmap through 2029, introducing next-generation A13, A12 and N2U processes. It adjusted parts of its existing plan, pushing A16 mass production to 2027 to match key customer product schedules. The company said A13 targets a 6 percent chip area reduction while keeping design rules, and N2U aims performance and power gains. TSMC also highlighted packaging technologies including CoWoS and SoW-X.
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Memory big two poised for Q1 earnings surprise, step up business overhaul
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to post first-quarter results above market expectations, as rising DRAM and NAND prices lift profits. Brokerages estimate Samsung’s operating profit at 41.3 trillion to 45.3 trillion won, and SK Hynix’s at 36.9 trillion to 39.4 trillion won. Samsung is linking foundry and HBM4 advances, while SK Hynix is preparing a U.S. ADR listing and discussing long-term supply contracts.
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Samsung Electronics\' Choi Jeong-min, Hanmi Pharmaceutical\'s Lim Ho-taek win March Korea Engineer Award
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Industrial Technology Association said on March 9 they selected Choi Jeong-min of Samsung Electronics and Lim Ho-taek of Hanmi Pharmaceutical as winners of the March 2026 Korea Engineer Award. Choi was cited for optimising wiring structures linked to FinFET transistors to cut contact dimensions and improve power use and performance. Lim was recognised for work on combination and improved drugs.
