1. Introduction: The field of chip manufacturing is entering the 3nm process stage, and at present, two of the world's top wafer factories, TSMC and Samsung, have made important breakthroughs and successfully manufactured Apple's A17Pro and M3 series chips respectively. And next, the race to chase the 2nm process will join a new giant - Intel. This article will introduce the competition of these three chip giants in the field of 2nm process, and at the same time, our goal is to sprint to the 5nm process, and the gap with these top manufacturers is gradually narrowing.
1. TSMC: It plans to achieve a 2nm process in 2025, using Gaafet transistor technology. Although TSMC first adopted Gaafet transistor technology in the N2 process, there are some doubts about the smooth progress of its progress. However, TSMC has accumulated a lot of experience from past technological advancements, so they are still on track to achieve 2nm mass production in 2025. In addition, TSMC has demonstrated performance and density comparable to Intel 18A on the 3nm process.
Additional expansion: TSMC has always been committed to promoting the advancement of chip manufacturing technology. Their determination and strength have been substantially demonstrated in the 3nm process, and remarkable results have been achieved. At the same time, they also know that they need more efforts and breakthroughs in the field of 2nm. The adoption of Gaafet transistor technology was a strategic choice made by TSMC to achieve higher performance and power optimization, and although it was a first attempt, they were confident in their capabilities. TSMC's technical team is actively developing and improving the 2nm process, and strives to commercialize the 2nm process as soon as possible.
2. Samsung: It plans to mass-produce 2nm chips in 2025, and has adopted Gaafet's new transistor architecture and has accumulated valuable experience. Samsung's 3nm process, launched last year, has successfully utilized GAAFET technology, which makes them more advantageous and stable in the transition from 3nm to 2nm. Their technical strength and practical experience have laid a solid foundation for the realization of the 2nm process.
Additional expansion: As one of the world's leading chip manufacturers, Samsung has always been committed to technological innovation and R&D. Their success with the 3nm process is a testament to their leadership in the next generation of processes. Their new Gaafet transistor architecture not only provides higher performance and power optimization, but also provides more stability and reliability in the manufacturing process. Samsung's technical team will continue to work hard to achieve large-scale 2nm chip production by 2025 and provide advanced technology solutions to the world.
3. Intel: Decided to join the 2nm competition, and plans to achieve 18nm process with Gaafet transistor technology. Intel has long been regarded as a giant in the chip field, but it has gradually lagged behind competitors such as TSMC and Samsung in terms of technology and process. In order to catch up, Intel decided to join the 2nm race. They have already set their target for the end of 2024, hoping to achieve 1Commercialization of the 8nm process. This is a breakthrough for Intel and an opportunity for them to catch up.
Expansion: Intel has long played a leading role in chip manufacturing. They have made a series of achievements in their past development, but they also face pressure and challenges from their competitors. In order to catch up with competitors such as TSMC and Samsung, Intel decided to change its attitude towards chip process naming and set its sights on the 2nm process. They have adopted Gaafet transistor technology as a key support and aim to achieve 1Commercialization of the 8nm process. Intel's determination and efforts cannot be underestimated, and they are expected to become the first manufacturer in the world to implement the 2nm process.
1. The success of Huawei's Kirin 9000S: Huawei's Kirin 9000S chip is a successful breakthrough in the 5nm process of domestic chips. This achievement proves that China's chip manufacturing industry has significantly improved in terms of technology and capabilities, and has brought confidence and motivation to our sprint to the 5nm process. Although we are not qualified to participate in the 2nm process for the time being, we have proven ourselves to have outstanding strength and potential in the 5nm process.
Additional expansion: As a representative of China's chip manufacturing industry, Huawei has always been committed to technological innovation and R&D. Their Kirin 9000S chip has made a sensational response in the market with its excellent performance and stability, and has also brought attention and recognition to the successful breakthrough of domestic chips in the 5nm process. This achievement fully proves China's strength and ability in the field of chip manufacturing, and also provides us with strong motivation and confidence in the sprint of 5nm process. Although we are not qualified to participate in the 2nm process field, we are catching up with our own efforts and strength, and have made remarkable achievements in the 5nm process field.
2. Challenges and opportunities for sprinting to 5nm process: China's rapid development in the field of chip manufacturing provides a good opportunity for us to sprint to 5nm process. According to Lin Benjian, the immersion lithography machine has been able to achieve the manufacturing of the 5nm process after multiple **. This means that we already have the foundation and ability to sprint to 5nm in technology. Compared with the 2nm process, 5nm is only 2 generations apart, and the vast majority of chips have already used 5nm and above processes, which makes the gap between us and the chip giants one step closer. This is the result we have been waiting for for a long time, and it is the motivation for us to step up our efforts.
Additional expansion: The sprint to the 5nm process is both a challenge and an opportunity for China's chip manufacturing industry. The challenge is to catch up with the world's top players and the gap in technology and capabilities. However, there are also opportunities. With the development of immersion lithography machine, we already have a certain technical foundation and ability in 5nm process. According to expert Lin Benjian, the immersion lithography machine has been able to realize the manufacturing of the 5nm process after multiple **, which provides strong support for us to sprint the 5nm process. Compared with the 2nm process, 5nm is only 2 generations apart, and the vast majority of chips have begun to use the 5nm and above process. This means that the gap between us and the international chip giants is narrowing, and they are no longer out of reach. In order to achieve this goal, we need to increase investment in scientific research, accelerate the pace of technological innovation and progress, and continuously improve our strength and competitiveness in the field of chip manufacturing.
This article focuses on the competition of the three chip giants TSMC, Samsung and Intel in the field of 2nm process, and highlights the progress and challenges of China in the field of 5nm process. At present, TSMC and Samsung have successfully achieved the 3nm process, while Intel has decided to join the 2nm competition, showing a fierce competition situation. At the same time, China's breakthrough and progress in the field of 5nm process have provided strong support and impetus for us to sprint to 5nm process. Although we are not qualified to participate in the field of 2nm process for the time being, we have already achieved important results on the 5nm process, which makes the gap between us and the international chip giants smaller and smaller.
Looking forward to the future, with the continuous progress and innovation of technology, we have the confidence and ability to catch up with the advanced level of global chip manufacturing. We will continue to increase investment in scientific research, accelerate the pace of technological innovation and progress, strive to realize the commercialization of the 5nm process, and further catch up with and surpass the 2nm process in the future, and make greater contributions to the development of China's chip industry.