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Samsung and SK participate in ‘Epic Center’, the world’s largest semiconductor R&D joint base
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Samsung and SK participate in ‘Epic Center’, the world’s largest semiconductor R&D joint base

Applied MaterialsSamsung ElectronicsSK Hynix

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  • Applied Materials unveiled the $5 billion semiconductor R&D cooperation base 'EPIC Center' in Sunnyvale, California, USA.
  • Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, TSMC, Intel, and Micron participate as founding partners, and the goal is to shorten the development and commercialization period of next-generation semiconductor technology through cutting-edge clean rooms and joint research facilities.

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In the semiconductor industry, the demand for high-performance computing due to increased demand for AI is increasing complexity, and as a result, cooperation between equipment manufacturers and semiconductor companies is becoming necessary.

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Applied Materials-led research facility… TSMC, Intel, and Micron also cooperate

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kang Tae-woo = Global semiconductor equipment company Applied Materials (AMAT) unveiled the 'EPIC Center', a research and development (R&D) cooperation base in which major semiconductor companies such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and TSMC participate, in Sunnyvale, California, USA on the 12th (local time).

The Epic Center, with a total investment of $5 billion (approximately 6.6 trillion won), is the world's largest facility for joint research and development of semiconductor processing technology and manufacturing equipment.

The building is approximately 55,700 m2 (approximately 16,800 pyeong) and features a state-of-the-art clean room of approximately 16,200 m2 (approximately 4,900 pyeong).

“As AI infrastructure expands, the demand for high-performance computing is creating unprecedented complexity across the semiconductor manufacturing technology development roadmap,” said AMAT CEO Gary Dickerson, emphasizing the need for new collaborative methods for semiconductor technology development and commercialization.

The Epic Center aims to shorten the time it takes to develop and commercialize next-generation semiconductor technology by carrying out the process from semiconductor materials research, equipment and process development, and test production in one space.

The Epic Center also includes founding partners Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, TSMC, Intel, and Micron, as well as innovation partners Broadcom, Advantest, Screen, Kioxia, Besey, and major universities such as Stanford University and UC Berkeley.

Global semiconductor companies expressed their expectations for the acceleration of next-generation technology development and commercialization through the Epic Center.

Jaehyuk Song, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions (DS, Semiconductor) Division, said, "Through Epic, we will further accelerate the entire process from the development of innovative technology to advancement and practical application."

SK Hynix CEO No-Jeong Kwak expressed his intention to respond to major technological turning points in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), DRAM, and NAND in cooperation with AMAT.

Wayzer, Chairman and CEO of TSMC, expected to secure early acquisition of next-generation semiconductor equipment technology and develop technologies such as advanced packaging, and Sanjay Mehrotra, Chairman and CEO of Micron, also predicted that the transition from research to large-scale mass production of next-generation memory technology would be accelerated.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The development period for next-generation semiconductor technology through the EPIC Center will be shortened by more than 30% compared to the previous one.

    Likely · Within years

  • Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will effectively respond to the turning point in HBM, DRAM, and NAND technology through cooperation at the EPIC Center.

    Possible · Within years

Open Questions

  • What will be the specific operation method and governance structure of the EPIC Center?
  • How are the specific research tasks and investment ratios of participating companies distributed?
  • When will the state-of-the-art clean room be operational and when are initial research results expected?

Related Topics

Applied Materials
PeopleGary DickersonSong Jae-hyukKwak No-jeongWay Author
OrganizationsSamsung ElectronicsSK HynixTSMC
PlacesSunnyvaleCaliforniaepic center
TopicsSamsung ElectronicsSK Hynixtsmcintelmicronepic center
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