Samsung will be making the second generation of Google Tensor SoC that will be used in the Google Pixel 7 series of smartphones, as per a report. The series, which is expected to get Pixel 7 as well as Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, was showcased at this year's Google I/O event and is to be launched later this year. It is to be noted that Google's latest generation of smartphones use the first generation of Google Tensor SoC, which is also manufactured by Samsung. [1]

Figure 1. Google Pixel 7 Series to Use Samsung-Made 2nd Generation Tensor SoC

Figure 1 shows As per a report by Korean writer daily, will mass-produce the second era Google Tensor SoC, which can be used on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, from June. The Google telephones are anticipated to launch in October. Furthermore, the report claims that the next-generation of the SoC can be manufactured on a 4nm course of. The present era SoC within the Pixel 6, the Pixel 6 Pro, and the Pixel 6a is made on a 5nm course of. [2]

Samsung is reported to use panel level package (PLP) technology to manufacture second-generation Google Tensor SoC. It is a technique in which chips cut from a wafer are placed on a rectangular panel, thereby, minimising the discarded edge, reducing cost, and improving productivity. As per a report in February, the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are said to be powered by Google Tensor GS201 SoC, which could be accompanied by a new Samsung Exynos 5300 modem whose details have not been revealed by the South Korean company. [3]

The first gen Tensor is an 8-core chip—which is based on a 5nm manufacturing process—with two high-performance Cortex-X1 cores, two mid cores, and four high-efficiency cores. This is paired with a 20-core GPU. Google has claimed it has been four years in the making which means, work on it started soon after the launch of the first Pixel in 2016. It would be interesting to see how things pan out for Gen 2. [4]

References:

1. https://newslogic.in/technology/google-pixel-7-series-to-use-samsung-made-2nd-generation-tensor-soc-report/
2. https://180gadgets.com/google-pixel-7-series-to-use-samsung-made-2nd-generation-tensor-soc-report/
3. https://gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/google-pixel-7-pro-samsung-made-tensor-soc-report-3028253
4. https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/google-pixel-7-pixel-7-pro-tensor-gen-2-chip-to-be-made-by-samsung/2545255/

Cite this article:

Thanusri swetha J (2022), Google Pixel 7 Series to Use Samsung-Made 2nd Generation Tensor SoC, AnaTechMaz, pp. 94