Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, held its 3^rd Annual Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE^TM) Forum 2021 virtually today.

With the theme of ‘Performance Platform 2.0: Innovation, Intelligence, Integration’, Samsung and its foundry ecosystem partners prepared 7 plenary talks and 76 technology sessions focused on three main topics: Gate-All-Around (GAA, Innovation), Artificial Intelligence (AI, Intelligence) and 2.5D/3D (Integration) technologies and the diverse design infrastructures required for high-performance applications.

“In the rapidly changing data-centric era, Samsung and its foundry partners have made great strides responding to increasing customers demand and to support their success by providing powerful solutions,” said Ryan Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of Foundry Design Platform Development at Samsung Electronics. “With the support of our SAFE program, Samsung will lead the realization of the vision ‘Performance Platform 2.0’.”

Starting with a keynote live streaming on November 17, attendees are able to explore a variety of tech sessions and engage with ecosystem partners through the virtual SAFE Forum platform for a month. To register for SAFE forum, please visit https://www.samsungfoundry.com.

SAFE 2021: Performance Platform 2.0

Samsung has concentrated on expanding its foundry ecosystem by focusing on IP, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Cloud, Design Solution Partner (DSP) and Package solutions necessary for today’s data-driven era. Samsung introduced today its latest SAFE^TM program including:

• SAFE^TM-IP & EDA: Samsung and its foundry ecosystem have reserved over 3,600 IPs and 80 certified EDA tools respectively. These are developed and verified based on the high-standard certification program run by Samsung and participated in by our partners. In order to respond to the demands of high performance applications, Samsung’s foundry ecosystem has developed not only HPC-specific foundation IPs including standard cell libraries and memory compilers but also key IPs, such as over 100Gbps Serializer-Deserializer (SerDes) interface and 2.5D/3D multi-die integration solutions.
  
  With our EDA partners, Samsung has secured design tools optimized for its unique 3-nanometer (nm) GAA process technology and design methodology for integrating multiple dies in 2.5D/3D. Customers can also utilize AI- and machine learning-based EDA technology to systematically manage and analyze design data. To overcome the increasing difficulties of chip design and analysis, Samsung has strengthened cooperation with partners to develop EDA tools and related technologies, such as incorporating GPUs that can efficiently use computing resources required for chip verification.

• SAFE^TM-OSAT: Samsung plans to lead ‘beyond-Moore’ technologies by strengthening various package line-ups such as 2.5D/3D through the expansion of its SAFE-Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) ecosystem. The recent announcement of the co-development of Hybrid-Substrate Cube (H-Cube) solution, which offers efficient integration of 6 HBMs and cost benefit, is one of the successful examples of Samsung foundry’s collaboration with the OSAT community.

• SAFE^TM-Cloud Design Platform: SAFE^TM-CDP, the cloud-based one-stop design platform introduced last year, now supports a hybrid cloud function that can be linked to customers’ conventional design environments.

• SAFE^TM-DSP: Through the SAFE^TM-DSP ecosystem, Samsung and its global partners can actively support global fabless companies to implement their design ideas into custom product by utilizing cutting-edge process technologies as well as high-performance, low-power chip design knowledge.

[Quote from SAFE^TM Partner companies]

• Ansys, Ajei Gopal, CEO

“Today’s chips demand a full multiphysics approach, which requires engineering simulation. Ansys is proud to partner with Samsung to deliver a comprehensive multi-physics analysis flow for Samsung’s multi-die integration initiative. The benefits to joint customers, to the industry – and to the entire world – are tremendous. Semiconductors will drive innovations as varied as autonomous and electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and mobile technologies, including 5G and beyond.”

• Arm, Simon Segars, CEO

“Our longstanding partnership with Samsung Foundry has been essential for growing business opportunities in many markets for our combined partner ecosystem. This close collaboration continues as we work together to optimize our Armv9 next-generation processors on Samsung Foundry’s leading-edge processes, including GAA, to deliver a best-in-class solution that is optimized for the world of today, and the technologies of tomorrow. Together, we are unlocking new opportunities across HPC, Automotive, AI, and IoT, while also managing rising complexities, enabling faster time to market.”

• Cadence, Lip-Bu Tan, CEO

“The Cadence Intelligent System Design strategy is very well-aligned with Samsung Foundry’s Performance Platform 2.0 with common themes of innovation, pervasive intelligence and integrated solutions. Together, we’re enabling customers to develop and deliver innovative, breakthrough products using Samsung’s most advanced process and packaging technologies, and we look forward to continuing our work with Samsung Foundry to accelerate design successes”

• Siemens EDA, A. J. Incorvaia, Senior Vice President

“The Samsung SAFE event provides an exceptionally valuable venue for the Samsung Foundry ecosystem to meet, share information and identify opportunities to fully leverage Samsung’s cutting-edge process technologies. Siemens EDA looks forward to this year’s Samsung SAFE event and the many opportunities it presents for collaborating with customers and partners to eliminate design obstacles and enhance silicon success.”

• Synopsys, Sassine Ghazi, president and COO

“We see exciting times ahead as software and chip technology come together to create world-changing new products,” said Sassine Ghazi, president and COO of Synopsys. “We have strong programs with Samsung Foundry on 3nm gate-all-around enablement, broad IP certification, AI-assisted chip design and 2.5/3D multi-die design to name just a few. We welcome the strong collaboration opportunities offered by the Samsung SAFE initiative.”

Following the anticipated launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note5, users will be able to enjoy, pre-paid or discounted subscriptions and offerings through Samsung’s updated Galaxy Gifts package. Users can download the application through their Galaxy S6 edge+ or Note5 and receive special in-app benefits for powerful productivity capabilities and stunning visual content.

The Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note5 represent Samsung’s steadfast commitment to the big screen smartphone market, which was boldly pioneered in 2011 with the original Galaxy Note. To complement each device’s curved 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen, Samsung has newly formulated its Galaxy Gifts to enable users to customize and choose specific apps that fit their lifestyle and enhance their overall mobile experience. Both smartphones offer the most powerful capacity and processing power on the market, enabling users to enjoy seamless multi-tasking and engage in graphic-heavy games without suffering lag time.

More about our partners: 

• ArtRage: ArtRage gives you a packed toolbox of natural painting tools like oils and watercolors that let Note5 users release their inner artist, free of charge. They can smear thick oils under a stylus, blend watercolors, and sketch with pencils that show the texture of the canvas beneath.
• Driver Speedboat Paradise: For all users of Galaxy Apps on the Samsung Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+, a speedboat is offered to drive in Ubisoft’s game: Driver Speedboat Paradise.
• Empire: Four Kingdoms: Build, trade and conquer in a world with millions of players. In this mobile app, your strategy determines whether you become a legendary king or remain a simple peasant. All Samsung Galaxy users will receive an exclusive in-game gift after downloading the game.
• Hearthstone®: Heroes of Warcraft: Users will be rewarded with three free Classic card packs and a shiny Galaxy Gifts card back designed for Galaxy owners. Deceptively simple and insanely fun, Hearthstone®: Heroes of Warcraft is Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed free-to-play strategy card game for everyone.
• Kindle for Samsung: Kindle for Samsung is an app designed exclusively for Samsung customers. It gives you a free book every month through Samsung Book Deals, and the ultimate e-reading experience optimized for Samsung devices.
• Komoot: Komoot allows Samsung owners to enjoy free turn-by-turn voice navigation and offline topographic maps, even in the woods. Hike, cycle, mountain bike, and engage in other sporty outdoor adventures while this award-winning app guides users to their destination with ease.
• Lifesum: Lifesum is a personalized guide that makes achieving lifestyle goals easier and faster. Users take small, manageable steps, find motivation, become more intentional with eating and exercise habits, develop discipline, and discover how seemingly insignificant choices made daily lead to big changes long-term. Users will achieve their goals with six months free Gold subscription which includes personalized guides to dieting, exercise, and more.
• NY Times – Latest News: The New York Times app features award-winning journalism on the Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+ high-resolution screen. Note5 and S6 edge+ users can enjoy the first six months free with subscription (three months for U.S. and Canada).
• OneDrive: Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+ customers receive an exclusive offer from Microsoft OneDrive. They will receive an additional 100GB of storage for two years for free. With OneDrive, these customers can automatically upload photos they take with their Note5 and S6 edge+. They’ll have enough space for 38,000 images and can easily view and share them from any of their devices.
• Scribd: Scribd offers unlimited and instant access to over one million books, audiobooks and comics, and the ultimate editorially curated and personalized discovery experience. Users will receive three months of unlimited access (valued at $27) to a library of one million ebooks and audiobooks.
• SketchBook for Galaxy: The special edition of Autodesk SketchBook exclusively customized for Galaxy Gifts provides Samsung Galaxy Note5 customers with professional-grade painting and drawing software and fully unlocked Pro features for free.
• The Economist: The Economist is your weekly essential global briefing on business, finance, economics, science, technology and the arts offering independent commentary and analysis. Galaxy Note5 and GS6 edge+ users can enjoy six months, full digital access, free trial.
• The Guardian: Users receive six months free access to the ad-free, premium Guardian app ($3.99 per month). Samsung users will have access to premium content, crosswords and ad free experience.
• TripAdvisor: For Samsung device owners only, the TripAdvisor App provides 15 percent discount coupon and exclusive features, helping users plan and book the perfect trip.

For more detail about the Galaxy Gift package offer, please visit:

http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-note5/galaxy-gifts/

http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-s6-edge+/galaxy-gifts/

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