Reports suggest that Samsung is poised to achieve its goal of commencing mass production of its SF3 (second-generational 3nm process) in the latter half of this year. The SF3 node will be utilized to develop new product types and enhance the performance of the Galaxy Watch 7, slated for release later this year.
Sources indicate that Samsung Electronics has initiated the production of prototypes using the second-generation 3nm process and is presently conducting performance and reliability testing. The company aims to achieve a yield of over 60 percent for the 3nm second-generation process within the next six months.
The SF3 node employs the second-gen Multi-Bridge-Channel field-effect transistors (MBCFET) and offers noteworthy performance enhancements compared to the previous SF3E technology. Specifically, SF3 boasts a 22 percent higher performance at the same power and transistor count, a 34 percent power reduction at the same clocks and complexity, and a 0.79x logic area reduction, making it better suited for complex designs.
The upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 is expected to incorporate the first chip manufactured using the SF3 node, potentially an application processor tailored for wearables. Rumors also suggest that the Galaxy Watch 7 will feature an Exynos processor based on the Exynos 5535, possibly named the Exynos W940, which could substantially improve battery life compared to its predecessor, the Watch 6.
The industry is abuzz with excitement about Samsung's advancements, highlighting the potential significance of the Galaxy Watch 7 for the company.
