Samsung, Broadcom reportedly sign $200B five-year memory and foundry MOU

A South Korean presidential adviser said the memorandum of understanding covers advanced memory and foundry business over five years, pointing to a potentially large semiconductor supply agreement.

Summary

Samsung and Broadcom have reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding covering a $200 billion advanced memory and foundry deal over five years. The claim was attributed to a South Korean presidential adviser. If formalized, the arrangement would rank as a major long-term semiconductor supply pact, spanning both advanced memory chips and foundry services (contract chip manufacturing).

Terms & Concepts
  • foundry services: Contract chip manufacturing for other companies
  • memorandum of understanding: A preliminary agreement outlining intended cooperation
  • advanced memory: High-performance semiconductor memory products