Samsung is already developing its in-house Exynos 2600 chipset, and it has now contracted a new LB Semicon firm to test the processor, as the report says.
It’s been a long time since the Korean tech giant has been working on its next-generation in-house Exynos 2600 SoC, which is highly anticipated to be used initially in the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus in most regions.
In recent weeks, several leaks and reports have revealed impressive key details about the Exynos 2600. For instance, it appears to offer performance comparable to that of the Apple M5, equipped with a completely new image signal processor (ISP) that supports cameras up to 320MP or three 108MP sensors simultaneously.
Now, a new report from ETNews revealed that Samsung added LB Semicon to the Exynos 2600 testing, involving three vendors. LB Semicon will now test this processor; however, previously, it only tested mid-range Exynos APs, and this marks the first time it has secured an Exynos testing contract for the Galaxy S series.
LB Semicon’s wafer test for the Exynos 2600 chipset will examine the electrical characteristics of wafers on which circuit patterns have been formed to determine if any individual chips are not functioning perfectly. However, once this process is done, it undergoes packaging testing to connect the terminals and to check whether the finished chip is functioning properly.
Previously, Samsung generally hired Doosan Tesna and Nepes for wafer testing for the Exynos chipset used in the Galaxy S series. It’s expected that new businesses will be efficient in generating satisfying results, reducing their reliance on DDI sales.
