Hardware2 hOctober 23, 2026, 07:37

Samsung Foundry to launch 8LPU+ for automotive and edge AI chips

Samsung Electronics' foundry business will extend its 8-nanometer process with a second-generation 8LPU+ platform in 2026. The platform targets automotive and edge AI chips.

Digitimes

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8LPU+ is the second generation of Samsung Foundry's 8nm platform
The platform is scheduled to launch in 2026
Target segments are automotive chips and edge AI
Samsung's base 8nm process is more than eight years old

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