Socionext Revolutionizes with 3nm Auto Chips & TSMC's N3A Tech
On October 23, 2023, Socionext, a prominent Japanese semiconductor design company, announced the commencement of research and development for 3nm System-on-Chips (SoCs) tailored for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications. These advanced semiconductor devices will be manufactured utilizing the cutting-edge TSMC N3A fabrication process and are scheduled for mass production in 2026, in collaboration with TSMC.
Socionext highlighted the substantial enhancements achieved with TSMC's 3nm technology, particularly in the critical metrics of Power, Performance, and Area (PPA). In comparison to the previous 5nm N5 process, the N3E process promises an impressive 18% performance boost at the same power consumption, coupled with a remarkable 32% reduction in power consumption at the same performance level.
Notably, Socionext recently disclosed its strategic partnership with industry leaders TSMC and Arm for the development of highly advanced 2nm semiconductor chips. These chips, harnessing TSMC's cutting-edge 2nm process technology, are on track to commence sample shipments to clients in the first half of 2025. A notable feature of Socionext's samples is the integration of "chiplet" technology, which combines diverse specialized chips into a unified solution.
Socionext, an eminent fabless semiconductor design enterprise, specializes in crafting customized semiconductor solutions that cater to the unique requirements of clients in the automotive and information technology sectors. Founded in March 2015, Socionext amalgamates the former System LSI divisions of Fujitsu and Panasonic. With a global workforce of approximately 2,500 professionals, Socionext's headquarters is located in Yokohama, Japan. The company is jointly held by the Japan Development Bank, Fujitsu, and Panasonic.
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