Samsungs Semiconductor Birthplace to Transform into a Cutting-Edge Research Center
Samsung Electronics semiconductor birthplace is set to be reborn as an advanced semiconductor research center. This site, established under the direction of Lee Byung-chul, the founder of Samsung Electronics, played a pivotal role in leading the company to become the worlds number one in memory technology by developing the 65-megabit (Mb) DRAM at the Giheung Campus in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Samsung plans to demolish the existing complex, known as the System Research Center (SR5), and invest trillions of won to build a massive new research facility. As investments in semiconductors and research personnel increase sharply each year, the goal is to comprehensively improve the research environment and enhance technological competitiveness. Following the commencement of operations at the state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) line NRD-K, the establishment of this advanced research center is expected to transform the Giheung Campus into a new semiconductor hub for Samsung.
Last month, heavy machinery including excavators was seen on the SR5 site at the Giheung Campus, working on the demolition of the SR5 building, which is expected to be completed next month. The area previously housed about 30 research buildings, covering a total floor area of 78,500 square meters, equivalent to the size of 11 soccer fields.
The SR5 complex is referred to as the cradle of Samsungs semiconductor technology. Established in 1987 with an investment of 125 billion won, following the founders directive to emphasize an infinite quest spirit among employees, SR5 was the birthplace of the 65Mb DRAM in 1992, which propelled Samsung to the forefront of the memory market. The facility served as a crucial R&D hub for the Samsung Group, engaging in research not only for semiconductors but also for displays, biotechnology, and future products. Until recently, employees from Samsung Display, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, were also stationed there.
Samsung Electronics management has determined that the equipment at SR5 has become outdated for developing ultra-fine processes at 1nm (nanometer; 1nm = one billionth of a meter) and advanced memory technologies. This transition to a new research center is seen as a significant step in maintaining Samsungs leadership in the semiconductor industry.
Last month, heavy machinery including excavators was seen on the SR5 site at the Giheung Campus, working on the demolition of the SR5 building, which is expected to be completed next month. The area previously housed about 30 research buildings, covering a total floor area of 78,500 square meters, equivalent to the size of 11 soccer fields.
The SR5 complex is referred to as the cradle of Samsungs semiconductor technology. Established in 1987 with an investment of 125 billion won, following the founders directive to emphasize an infinite quest spirit among employees, SR5 was the birthplace of the 65Mb DRAM in 1992, which propelled Samsung to the forefront of the memory market. The facility served as a crucial R&D hub for the Samsung Group, engaging in research not only for semiconductors but also for displays, biotechnology, and future products. Until recently, employees from Samsung Display, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, were also stationed there.
Samsung Electronics management has determined that the equipment at SR5 has become outdated for developing ultra-fine processes at 1nm (nanometer; 1nm = one billionth of a meter) and advanced memory technologies. This transition to a new research center is seen as a significant step in maintaining Samsungs leadership in the semiconductor industry.
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