The semiconductor industry is an ultra-precision technology-intensive sector measured in nanometers, and it cannot be completed solely through the technology and capabilities of a single company. As eight processes are required to produce one semiconductor chip, collaboration with numerous companies is required to purchase and maintain materials, parts, equipment for each process. Therefore, competition arises between ecosystems rather than between companies. Semiconductor technology has continuously been refined and is now at its limit. For the domestic semiconductor ecosystem to gain competitiveness, it requires futuristic technology design and process innovation that can exceed the limit. At the same time, innovation is required within MPE (materials/ parts/ equipment) companies, not only in design and processes. Through the shared growth between Samsung Semiconductor and MPE companies, the domestic semiconductor ecosystem can truly be strengthened and innovation in semiconductor design and processes can be achieved. Therefore, Samsung Semiconductor is actively engaged in various technology support activities to strengthen the domestic semiconductor ecosystem and deliver benefits to everyone through sustainable semiconductor technology.
Semiconductor innovation that can be achieved when everyone grows together
Samsung Semiconductor will lead the way on
this journey
To verify the performance of new products, companies making semiconductor materials, parts
and equipment need wafers with microcircuit patterns engraved on them. Of these, nano-scale
patterned wafers are a material required for high-level performance verification of new
products. However, there can be challenging situations where production facilities are not
available or supply is difficult
due to the cost. To improve such difficulties, patterned
wafers produced using Samsung Semiconductor’s production infrastructure are provided to
domestic materials, parts and equipment companies, universities, and research institutes.
We are leading the way in improving the technological capabilities of our semiconductor
partners. We have supplied a total of 1,128 pattern wafers in 2023, bringing the cumulative number of wafers supported from 2015 till the present to 9,436 wafers.
We will continue to
lead the enhancement of the domestic semiconductor ecosystem
through ongoing support for
pattern wafers.
The Korea Semiconductor Industry
Association (www.winwin.ksia.or.kr) announces applications
once a year in the first
half of the year
Performance evaluation is a support system that
provides direct evaluation and certifies the technical performance and applicability of
products developed by domestic materials, parts and equipment companies at
Samsung Electronics’ mass production line.
The Korea Semiconductor Industry
Association (www.winwin.ksia.or.kr) announces applications
once a year in the
first half of the year
This is a win-win support system that provides spare equipment
from Samsung Semiconductor's
production and research facilities at a discounted price to help partner companies improve
their technology development
environments,
including new product development
To contribute to the enhancement of the technological competitiveness of SMEs and the spread
of shared growth between large and small companies,
Samsung Electronics is opening up its
patents and transferring them to SMEs and venture firms for free and is also introducing a
patent program and providing consultation.
Patents related to mobile devices, displays, semiconductors, home appliances, communications/ networks, medical devices, energy, and more
Administrative expenses required to transfer patent ownership shall be borne by the transferee company
Program information:
Daegu Creative Economy Innovation Center (https://ccei.creativekorea.or.kr/daegu/inno/special_info.do)
We are operating an open-sourcing system for companies
with core capabilities that can be
directly applied to semiconductor production.
This is a system that allows domestic
companies with world-leading new technology and cost competitiveness in materials, parts and
equipment to propose new businesses to Samsung Semiconductor. Any company with facilities,
advanced technology for components, new material development technology, and cost
competitiveness can always propose a new business. What’s more, by establishing an internal
policy regarding idea suggestions, we have established a process to protect the creative
ideas of our partners and prevent misunderstandings and disputes.
Membership registration/open-sourcing proposal application: www.secbuy.com
(home > Samsung Electronics
Business Cooperation Proposal)
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