Security News > 2021 > June > Samsung introduces 8nm RF chip architecture to strengthen 5G communications

This foundry technology is expected to provide a 'one chip solution,' specifically for 5G communications with support for multi-channel and multi-antenna chip designs.

Samsung's 8nm RF platform extension is expected to expand the company's leadership in the 5G semiconductor market from sub-6GHz to mmWave applications.

Samsung's 8nm RF process technology is the latest addition to an already broad portfolio of RF-related solutions, including 28nm- and 14nm-based RF. The company has established its RF market leadership through the shipping of more than 500 million mobile RF chips for premium smartphones since 2017.

"As 5G mmWave expands, Samsung's 8nm RF will be a great solution for customers looking for long battery life and excellent signal quality on compact mobile devices."

To overcome the analog/RF scaling challenges, Samsung has developed a unique architecture exclusive to 8nm RF named RFextremeFET that can significantly improve RF characteristics while using less power.

Compared to 14nm RF, Samsung's 8nm RF process technology provides up to a 35-percent increase in power efficiency with a 35-percent decrease in the RF chip area as a result of the RFeFET architectural innovation.

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