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SAMSUNG LANDS $200B+ BROADCOM CHIP DEAL

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, JUL 25, 2026

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Samsung Electronics secured a contract worth over $200 billion to manufacture chips for Broadcom through 2030. The deal focuses on advanced 2nm and below process technologies as both companies compete for a larger share of the AI infrastructure market.

The multiyear agreement represents a significant win for Samsung's foundry business, which has been competing aggressively against TSMC for major chipmaking contracts. Broadcom, a major supplier of infrastructure semiconductors, will rely on Samsung's cutting-edge process nodes to produce its next-generation products. The deal underscores the growing demand for advanced chips driven by artificial intelligence applications. Both companies are positioning themselves to capture increased orders from data center operators and cloud providers investing heavily in AI capabilities. Samsung has been expanding its foundry operations and investing in next-generation manufacturing technologies. This contract provides long-term revenue visibility and validates Samsung's ability to deliver sub-2nm chips at scale. The partnership also signals confidence in Samsung's roadmap for advanced process nodes beyond current industry standards.

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