Samsung is currently producing chips on a 7nm euv process, which is used, among other things, for a few current Exynos chips in the Galaxy S10 series. However the Samsung Foundry is one step closer to mass production of an even smaller production process, 5LPE (5nm low-power early). 

Much like the previous fabrication process, euv technique will be applied.. Reportedly, Samsung has certified all tools from partners to initiate the production process for 5nm chips. That would mean that we would see the first 5nm chips in the first half of 2020. Samsung's own upcoming Galaxy S11 smartphone is a possible candidate for an Exynos chip baked on the new and smaller production process.

"With the introduction of its EUV process node, Samsung has led a quiet revolution in the semiconductor industry," said Charlie Bae, executive vice president of Foundry Sales and Marketing at Samsung Electronics.

"This fundamental shift in how wafers are manufactured gives our customers the opportunity to significantly improve their products' time to market with superior throughput, reduced layers, and better yields. We're confident that 7LPP will be an optimal choice not only for mobile and HPC, but also for a wide range of cutting-edge applications."

Samsung closes in on 5nm production in 2020