SK hynix merges DRAM and NAND into a single package for faster AI performance
A novel packaging technology may soon come to fruition
SK hynix expects to launch DDR6 and GDDR7 successor after 2028
GDDR8 is likely on the horizon
The takeaway: Memory manufacturers have been teasing DDR6 system memory for several years, but a new roadmap from SK hynix suggests the technology may not arrive until the end of this decade. Alongside related technologies such as LPDDR6, 3D DRAM, and the successor to GDDR7, DDR6 is expected to deliver substantial improvements in memory speed and efficiency over current standards.
SK Hynix sells out DRAM, NAND, and HBM capacity into 2026 amid AI frenzy
South Korean memory giant extends lead over Samsung and Micron
Samsung ties employee payouts to stock price in first company-wide incentive program
The three-year plan lets staff choose cash or shares for bonuses
SK hynix edges out rivals with first-to-market HBM4 chips for Nvidia and others
The new chips double the bandwidth with 2,048 input/output terminals
What just happened? SK hynix is preparing to begin mass production of its HBM4 chips, marking a major step forward in memory technology tailored for AI data centers. The South Korean company has completed its internal review and developed faster, more energy-efficient memory that meets rising industry demand. As global AI adoption accelerates, the need for high-speed, power-efficient components to support the expanding data center market continues to grow.
SK hynix and ASML debut world's first High-NA EUV lithography system for DRAM production
ASML's Twinscan NXE:5200B to enable denser DRAM production
Samsung and SK Hynix suffer significant blow to their chipmaking activities in China
The US is making it harder to produce chips in China
SK Hynix says AI boom will fuel strong HBM chip demand through 2030
Massive investments in AI data centers expected to lift HBM market by 30% each year
SanDisk and SK hynix partner on High Bandwidth Flash, promising up to 16× more memory for AI GPUs compared to HBM
Forward-looking: SanDisk introduced its High Bandwidth Flash solution earlier this year, vowing to bring unprecedented capabilities to the NAND Flash market. Now, the US corporation is working with South Korean foundry SK Hynix to try to turn the HBF dream into reality.
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