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22 Bd. Benoni Goullin
44200 NANTES - FRANCE +33 2 40 18 09 16 info@systemplus.fr www.systemplus.fr
Samsung LPDDR5 12GB Mobile Memory
Physical and cost analysis of Samsung’s ‘1y-nm’ low power DRAM.
SP20565 - Memory report analysis: Belinda Dube
Laboratory analysis : Nicolas Radufe
August 2020 – Sample
REVERSE COSTING® – STRUCTURAL, PROCESS & COST REPORT

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Table of Contents
Overview / Introduction 3
o Executive Summary
o Reverse Costing Methodology
Company Profile 8
o Samsung
o Samsung Low Power DRAM Evolution
o DRAM Market
o DRAM Bit Shipment
Physical Analysis 17
o Synthesis of the Physical Analysis
o Physical Analysis Methodology
o Samsung Ultra S20 teardown
o Package
✓ Package Views & Dimensions
✓ Package Opening
o Memory Die
✓ View, Dimensions & Marking
✓ Cross-Section
✓ Contacts and Metallization
o Samsung DRAM Patents
Manufacturing Process Flow 59
o Global Overview
o Wafer Fabrication Unit
o Front-End Process
Cost Analysis 66
o Synthesis of the cost analysis
o Yields Explanation & Hypotheses
o LPDDR5 DRAM
✓ Memory Front-End Cost
✓ Memory Front-End Cost per process steps
o Process Steps
o Component
✓ Front-End Cost
✓ Memory Wafer & Die Cost
✓ Back-End : Final Test Cost
✓ LPDDR5 Component Cost
Estimated Price and Gross Margin Analysis 81
Company services 87

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Overview / Introduction
o Executive Summary
o Reverse Costing
Methodology
o Glossary
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Executive Summary
Samsung has maintained its position as the world leader in advanced memory technology. Samsung grasped 44% of DRAM market
share in 2019. Their DRAM catalogue comprises of Low Power DRAM mostly used in smartphones. Low Power DRAM continues to
advance with each generation to cater for new applications, provide better performance and higher efficiency. The high speed and
power saving characteristics of Samsung’s LPDDR5 memory makes it attractive for use in mobile devices and autonomous vehicles,
that essentially need to keep pace with 5G applications and Artificial Intelligence technology innovations. The low power
consumption is important in mobiles devices to help extend battery life.
This is the world’s first commercially available LPDDR5, it uses 1y nm process technology. Samsung has developed the advanced
process technology to pave a way for digital innovations, providing the industry with fast speed memories.
The new LPDDR5 chips are engineered to maximize power saving by lowering their voltage use in accordance to the processor’s
operation. Compared to LPDDR4, the latest low power DRAM has higher data rate that is approximately 1.3 times of LPDDR4 and
has significant reduced power consumption.
This report constitutes an exhaustive analysis of Samsung’s LPDDR5. It covers a full analysis of the DRAM package and the LPDDR5
die. The report includes high resolution images of the die and DRAM cells. The physical analysis and the process are used estimate
the manufacturing cost and price estimate of Samsung’s latest Low Power DRAM dies. Finally, the component cost that includes the
die manufacturing cost, packaging cost and test cost is determined. Included in the report is a comparison between the LPDDR4 and
the LPDDR5. The die size, density and physical features are compared. The comparison focuses on the physical characteristics and
the manufacturing process differences.

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Overview / Introduction
o Executive Summary
o Reverse Costing
Methodology
o Glossary
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
The reverse costing analysis for each DRAM memory is conducted in 3 phases:
Teardown
analysis
- Identification of element to be analyzed.
- Package is analyzed and measured.
- The dies are extracted in order to get overall data: dimensions, main blocks, pad number and markings.
- Die structure and Process.
Costing
analysis
- Setup of the manufacturing process.
- Setup of the manufacturing environment.
- Cost simulation of the process steps.
- Assembly and testing.
Selling price
analysis
- Selling price estimation.
Reverse Costing Methodology

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PHYSICAL
ANALYSIS
D R A M

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
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About System Plus
Physical Analysis Methodology
• The Package of each Mobile DRAM Memory is analyzed and measured.
• The package is opened, the dies are extracted to get overall die data: dimensions, main characteristics including
device markings.
o Pictures of selected area are made in order to understand the process of fabrication and material used.
• The die information is extracted: dimensions, main blocks, pad number, die marking.
o Separation of memory dies
o Delayering (removal of metal layers) is performed to view and analyse selected areas in order to identify the technology node.
o SEM photographs to measure the layers and dimensions.
o SEM pictures of structures in the memory die.
o Cross-section of Memory to measure thickness of all feature.

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
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About System Plus
Samsung K3LK4K40BM 12GB memory package is found in the latest Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra-5G.
LPDDR5 Memory Package Opening
©2020 by System Plus Consulting
LPDDR5 Memory Package
©2020 by System Plus Consulting

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung Package Opening

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung - Die Cross-Section

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Die Cross-Section- SEM View
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Samsung - Die Cross-Section

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung Die Cross-Section- Wordline

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung Die Cross-Section

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Die Cross-Section- SEM
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Samsung Die Cross-Section

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Die Delayering- Word Line
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Samsung Die Delayering

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung Die Delayering

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung Die Delayering – CMOS Transistors

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
o Physical Methodology
o Synthesis
o Package Analysis
o Die Overview
o Die Cross-Section
o Die Delayering
o Physical Analysis Summary
o Patents
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung Patent- Capacitor electrodes

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
LPDDR4 vs LPDDR5 Comparison

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
o Samsung Overview
o Front End Process
o Fab Unit
o Manufacturing Process
Steps
o Final Test & Packaging
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung DRAM Capacitor formation
Drawing not to Scale

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
o Synthesis
o Samsung Supply Chain
o Yield
o Wafer Front End Cost
o Step Cost
o Die Cost
o Package Cost
o Wafer Back End Cost
o Component Cost
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung Memory – CMOS and Top Metal Layers Front End Cost

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
o Synthesis
o Samsung Supply Chain
o Yield
o Wafer Front End Cost
o Step Cost
o Die Cost
o Package Cost
o Wafer Back End Cost
o Component Cost
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung Memory- DRAM Structure and Total Front-End Cost

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
o Synthesis
o Samsung Supply Chain
o Yield
o Wafer Front End Cost
o Step Cost
o Die Cost
o Package Cost
o Wafer Back End Cost
o Component Cost
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung LPDDR5- Cost per Process Step

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
o Synthesis
o Samsung Supply Chain
o Yield
o Wafer Front End Cost
o Step Cost
o Die Cost
o Package Cost
o Wafer Back End Cost
o Component Cost
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung Memory Wafer & Die Cost

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
o Synthesis
o Samsung Supply Chain
o Yield
o Wafer Front End Cost
o Step Cost
o Die Cost
o Package Cost
o Wafer Back End Cost
o Component Cost
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung Component Cost

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
o Samsung Component Price
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
Samsung LPDDR5X 12GB Component Price

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
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COMPANY
SERVICES

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
o Company Services
o Contact
Business Models Fields of Expertise
Custom Analyses
(>130 analyses per year)
Reports
(>60 reports per year)
Costing Tools
Trainings

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Overview / Introduction
Company Profile
Technology and market
Physical Analysis
Physical Analysis Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis Comparison
Selling Price Analysis
Feedbacks
Related Reports
About System Plus
o Company Services
o Contact
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