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Samsung plans to shut down 8-inch foundry business by 2030
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Fusion42 · 2 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Samsung will shut down its 8-inch wafer chip manufacturing by 2030, affecting older semiconductor technologies widely used in power management and display driver ICs. This move raises supply pressures as alternatives face capacity limits or higher costs due to transitioning to 12-inch wafers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Samsung’s exit from 8-inch chip lines removes a vital low-node foundry option, forcing fabless chipmakers in South Korea to scramble for scarce capacity or face costlier redesigns on 12-inch wafers. You’ll need to lock down alternate supplies or accelerate stockpiling now.
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2 sources · 2 Nov 2026
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