Samsung switches course, plans to push out 6nm chips starting 2019

According to unnamed industry sources, Samsung is gearing up to start production of 6nm chips in 2019, and significantly reduce investment in its 7nm production line. The company plans to install two next-generation lithography machines this year and seven more in 2018, which would enable for the new manufacturing process while also providing better overall efficiency.

The move comes following Qualcomm's recent decision to drop Samsung as its 7nm manufacturing partner. Right now, the two companies work together in producing current 10nm chips (like ...