A visit to Samsung’s massive new semiconductor hub
Source: MIT Technology Review (opens in a new tab) · Michelle Kim
Intel Summary
Samsung is expanding its semiconductor complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, to meet increasing demand for specialized memory chips required by GPUs powering generative AI models. Three fabrication facilities are operating continuously at the site, with a fourth facility coming online.
Why It Matters
Scaling high-density memory manufacturing capacity addresses a key supply chain dependency for generative AI hardware, where GPU availability and performance rely on tightly integrated memory packaging.
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- Samsung
- South Korea
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