# Qualcomm shifts 5G chip orders from Samsung to TSMC for 2021 production

Qualcomm has placed urgent orders with TSMC to produce its X60 modem chip and Snapdragon 875 processor, originally planned for Samsung, due to Samsung's 5nm development issues. Production is expected to start in the second half of 2021.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2020-08-05
- Where: TWN
- Status: announced
- Products: 5G modem chip X60, Snapdragon 875 processor
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Samsung](https://endata.com/companies/5951.md) (partner)
- [TSMC](https://endata.com/companies/15886.md) (supplier)
- [Qualcomm](https://endata.com/companies/16058.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [beta.zhitongcaijing.com](http://beta.zhitongcaijing.com/content/detail/324146.html), 2020-08-05: "高通近期紧急向台积电下订单，将原订在三星投产的调制解调器芯片“X60”，以及旗舰级处理器芯片“骁龙875”大量回归至台积电生产，预计2021年下半年开始生产。"

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