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Samsung Foundry delays 1.4nm process for three years

What happened

Samsung Foundry delays 1.4nm mass production to 2029, sticking with 2nm for three years. TSMC plans 1.6nm A16 mass production in H2 2026, while Samsung delays High-NA EUV adoption. Neutral. This is a roadmap adjustment with no immediate impact on spot prices.

Impact and signal

Low impactImpact score: 10/100

Affected components and suppliers

Samsung Electronics TSMC

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Source and time

Source: Electronics Weekly · 8/17/2026 · View original source

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