# Samsung Foundry secures optical module order from major provider

Samsung Foundry has reportedly secured orders from a major optical communication module provider. The company plans to begin mass production with a leading optical communication module manufacturer in the second half of 2026.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-05-01
- Where: South Korea
- Status: announced
- Products: optical communication modules, silicon photonics, co-packaged optics
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Samsung Electronics](https://endata.com/companies/647.md)
- [Samsung Electronics](https://endata.com/companies/647.md) (customer)
- [Neosem](https://endata.com/companies/62102.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [trendforce.com](https://www.trendforce.com/news/2026/05/01/news-samsung-foundry-reportedly-wins-optical-module-order-steps-up-silicon-photonics-and-cpo-drive/), 2026-05-01: "Samsung Foundry is reportedly stepping up its silicon photonics efforts."
- [marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/neosem-wins-6-9-billion-won-order-ce7f5ad3d189f627), 2026-05-28: "Neosem to supply clt interface board to Samsung Electronics"
- [thelec.net](https://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=10832), 2026-05-28: "Neosem will supply semiconductor equipment components worth 6.9 billion won to Samsung Electronics."

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