#Samsung LPDDR5 DRAM

Samsung Electronics has announced that it has started shipping first third-gen 10nm-class (1z) EUV-based 16Gb LPDDR5 DRAM for next-gen smartphones. Mass production of the industry’s first 16-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology has already started in Samsung's second production line in Pyeongtaek, Korea. The LPDDR5 DRAM is built on Samsung’s third-generation 10nm-class (1z) process. Samsung says that the LPDDR5 package is 30% thinner than its predecessor, enabling 5G and multi-camera smartphones as well as foldable devices to pack more functionality in slimmer designs. Samsung says that it plans to strengthen its presence in the flagship mobile device market throughout 2021 by delivering the first 1z-based 16GB LPDDR5 package to global smartphone makers. Samsung Electronics has announced that it has begun mass producing the industry first's 16GB LPDDR5 DRAM for next-generation premium smartphones. While the current highest LPDDR5 RAM configuration is 12GB, Samsung notes that the additional memory will enable enhanced 5G and AI features. Alongside the mass production of the 16GB LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, Samsung is also looking to mass-produce the 16Gb LPDDR5 products based on the 10nm-class (1z) manufacturing process. Read more in our articles including "Samsung ships 16Gb LPDDR5 DRAM for smartphones" and "Samsung has started mass producing 16GB LPDDR5 DRAM for smartphones".