SK hynix confirms 3GB GDDR7 modules, paving way for RTX 50 Super VRAM boost
New chips would allow for 18GB of VRAM on a 192-bit bus, or 24GB on a 256-bit bus
SK hynix finalizes acquisition of Intel's NAND business, takes full control of Solidigm
Intel's exit from NAND market marks another strategic pivot to growth areas
What just happened? Intel and SK hynix have finalized an $8.85 billion deal that transfers Intel's NAND flash memory business to the South Korean semiconductor giant, marking the completion of a multi-year transaction that began in 2020. The final phase of the acquisition concluded with SK hynix making a $1.9 billion payment to Intel.
Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix preview new HBM4 memory for AI acceleration
They're likely too costly for consumer GPUs for now
DRAM makers set to halt DDR3 and DDR4 production in 2025
Higher performance memory products provide chipmakers with better margins
AI boom fuels semiconductor growth to $626 billion, with 2025 set for more gains
The AI craze has made some companies very, very rich
AI Money: While shareholders and tech giants scramble to turn AI's promises into real-world business opportunities, semiconductor companies are raking in billions. Samsung has emerged as the world's top semiconductor player by revenue, and the industry is poised for another strong year.
Tesla is eyeing HBM4 chips from Samsung and SK Hynix to power its Dojo supercomputer
SK Hynix leads but Samsung chases with 4nm node
In a nutshell: Tesla finds itself at the forefront of a heated competition between South Korean semiconductor giants Samsung and SK Hynix. The electric vehicle manufacturer has reportedly reached out to both companies, seeking samples of their upcoming HBM4 memory chips.
SK Hynix beats Samsung by launching its 321-layer TLC NAND flash memory first
The South Korean manufacturer is the first to come out with it
SSD Prices Have Stabilized, Breaking the Upward Trend
For the first time this year, we can no longer say that SSD prices keep on rising. While some drives are slightly more expensive, others have dropped in price, which is always good news.
Nvidia approves Samsung's 8-layer HBM3E chips as the graphics giant races to close gap with SK Hynix
It's an open question what Nvidia thinks of Samsung's 12-layer HBM3E chips, though
SK Hynix's energy efficient GDDR7 memory will enter mass production in Q3
Up to 50 percent more power efficient than GDDR6
SK Hynix quietly announces plans to enter high-capacity SSD market with 60 TB products
Big SSDs for read-intensive workloads
South Korea looks beyond NAND, wants tech companies to increase their focus on processors
The big picture: South Korean tech giants like Samsung and SK Hynix have dominated memory manufacturing for decades. However, the country's president thinks the competition in the processor market, where Taiwan's TSMC looms large, has recently become significantly more critical. A new support package aims to increase Korea's competitiveness across the chip industry.
SSD Pricing Update, Q2 2024: A Rising Trend for Storage
Until last year, there was plenty of talk about declining SSD prices. However, as we showed a few months ago, that trend has reversed. The AI race has also become a factor for SSD and HDD pricing.
SK Hynix confirms plans to bring HBM manufacturing to the US
The $3.87 billion facility will be built in Indiana
Bad News, SSDs Are Getting More Expensive: SSD Pricing Update
To make sense of SSD pricing trends, we've selected some of the most popular SSDs across three different capacities and analyzed how their average prices on Amazon have fluctuated over the last year.
SK Hynix on track to deliver HBM3E this year, HBM4 memory for next-gen GPUs in 2026
There will be a significant shift toward customization demand with HBM4
SK Hynix looks to Indiana for advanced chip packaging plant
SK Hynix could help boost US chip independence
Samsung and SK Hynix can continue their chipmaking operations in China
Forward-looking: While the US and China are still clashing over silicon supremacy and economic sanctions against the Middle Kingdom's technology industry, South Korea has won some important concessions through Washington diplomacy. The Asian giant will continue to do business and make chips in China, at least for now.
HBM4 could double memory bandwidth to 2048-bit
Double the bandwidth could mean double the performance
Nvidia is eyeing next-gen HBM3E memory for future AI and HPC GPUs
Products with the new technology could debut as early as next year
US authorities will reportedly extend China fab exemptions for TSMC, Samsung, others
Exceptions from CHIPS Act requirements may be indefinite
Global DRAM revenue falls nearly 30% in biggest drop since 2008 financial crisis
Samsung, Micron, and others delay expansion and transition plans. Inventory troubles to last into 2023.
SK Hynix spinoff Solidigm can now manufacture massive 61.44 TB SSDs
The product could reach consumers as early as next year
SK Hynix profits slump 60%, says US export restrictions could force Chinese plant closure
What just happened? Another memory chip giant is suffering the effects of "unprecedented deterioration" in consumer demand and US sanctions against China. SK Hynix said it would slash investment after third-quarter profits fell 60%, warning that the Biden Administration's restrictions could force it to close or sell a major plant in China.
SK Hynix aiming to break ground on US chip packaging facility in early 2023
SK Hynix would qualify for Chips Act funding