Samsung Electronics strongly denied rumors on June 26 that there was a significant defect in the production of semiconductor wafers at its foundry division in South Korea.
Speculation emerged from the business community on June 25, alleging that Samsung’s foundry wafer fabrication plant experienced a defect affecting 2,500 lots in the 3-nanometer second-generation process. This purported defect was said to result in a loss of 1 trillion won ($720 million), with rumors indicating that all the wafers involved had to be discarded. The volume of 2,500 lots translates to approximately 65,000 monthly wafers based on 12-inch wafers.
Contrary to these rumors, reports indicate that claims of ‘discarding them all’ circulating in the stock market are unfounded. The actual status of the products from the affected production line is still under evaluation.
Samsung refuted the rumors, describing them as “groundless.” Industry insiders suggest that the reported figures might be exaggerated, noting that Samsung’s 3-nanometer production capacity is less than 60,000 monthly sheets. Additionally, numerous inspection processes are in place throughout production, making such a large-scale defect unlikely.
