Key Points:
- Samsung Tizen OS update (version 1420) improves the Wi-Fi sound experience for Music Frame and Q-Symphony setups.
- Synopsys design tools and IP are certified for Samsung Foundry’s upcoming 2nm chip fabrication process.
- The collaboration enables efficient chip design for improved performance and power efficiency.
Samsung TV Audio Gets a Boost
Good news for Samsung TV owners! A new update to Tizen OS (version 1420) brings significant enhancements to the audio experience, particularly for users with Samsung’s innovative Music Frame speakers. The update enables Music Frame to integrate seamlessly with Q-Symphony, Samsung’s technology that synchronizes TV speakers with compatible soundbars for a richer, more immersive soundscape.
Furthermore, the update streamlines the audio setup process by replacing the “Wi-Fi Speaker Surround Setup” menu with the more concise “Q-Symphony Setup.” This simplifies configuration and offers a cleaner user interface. Additionally, the volume pop-up for Q-Symphony setups now displays a generic “Q-Symphony” label instead of the specific soundbar model number, further contributing to a streamlined user experience.
The update also potentially resolves previous sound issues experienced by some soundbar users. While official reports haven’t confirmed this, early user experiences with the 1420 update on Samsung Neo QLED and OLED TVs haven’t reported any audio-visual problems.
To check for the update on your Samsung TV, navigate to “All Settings” > “Support” > “Software update” and select “Update Now.”
Samsung Foundry Gears Up for Next-Gen Chip Production
In another exciting development, chip design software company Synopsys has announced its design flow tools and intellectual property (IP) are fully compatible with Samsung Foundry’s next-generation 2nm fabrication process. This signifies a significant step forward for Samsung’s chip production capabilities, paving the way for mass production of even more powerful and efficient chips shortly.
Synopsys’ AI-powered design tools are specifically certified for Samsung Foundry’s 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process. This certification assures chip designers and clients that their tools can efficiently create high-performance chips using Samsung’s advanced fabrication technology. Notably, Synopsys’ design technology co-optimization (DTCO) solution has been optimized for Samsung’s 2nm process, leading to improvements in area, performance, and power efficiency.
The collaboration between Synopsys and Samsung Foundry offers numerous benefits for chip designers:
- Faster Design Migration: Synopsys’ ASO.ai tool streamlines the migration of chip designs from older FinFET processes to the new 2nm GAA architecture.
- Improved Efficiency: Tools like DSO.ai and Synopsys’ design techniques empower chip firms to develop designs that leverage features like backside power routing and nanosheet cell design for enhanced performance and lower power consumption.
- Advanced Packaging Support: Synopsys’ UCIe IP and 3DIC Compiler facilitate faster integration of chiplets in multi-die packages and enable advanced 2.5D and 3D heterogeneous integration.
The collaboration extends beyond the 2nm process, with Synopsys’ DTCO solution also being optimized for Samsung Foundry’s upcoming 1.4nm process node (SF1.4). This signifies a continued commitment to innovation and collaboration between both companies, pushing the boundaries of chip design and manufacturing.
