Samsung's Strategic Moves: LPDDR5T Mass Production, Future DRAM Innovations, and On-Device AI Plans

Samsung, the industry leader in DRAM chips, may mass-produce LPDDR5T DRAM chips in the coming year.

Caught off-guard by competitors, Samsung plans to introduce an improved version of LPDDR5X DRAM in 2024.

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During an investor forum in Hong Kong, Samsung executives disclosed plans for LPDDR5T mass production next year.

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SK Hynix initiated LPDDR5T DRAM mass production, prompting Samsung to address the competition.

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Despite being the global DRAM leader, Samsung aims to stay competitive with its upcoming LPDDR5T chips.

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Samsung Electronics Vice President Ha-Ryong Yoon shared insights into the company's future plans at the forum.

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SK Hynix's LPDDR5T has gained attention, with Chinese smartphone firms opting for it in flagship devices.

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Samsung reassured investors, announcing an upgraded version of LPDDR5X DRAM set for release next year.

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Beyond memory chips, Samsung plans to introduce detachable SSDs for automobiles in 2024 and GDDR7 VRAM for GPUs in 2025.

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Samsung also teased on-device AI for smartphones, with its in-house Generative AI model, Samsung Gauss, serving as the foundation for upcoming Galaxy S24 features.

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