SK Hynix Ships Samples Of Next-Gen HBM4 Chips

Seoul: SK hynix said on Wednesday it has shipped samples of the next-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM), 12-layer HBM4, to its major customers for the first time in the world.

"The samples were delivered ahead of schedule based on SK hynix's technological edge and production experience that have led the HBM market, and the company is set to start the certification process for the customers," SK hynix said in a release. While the company did not disclose its customers, major U.S. tech firms, including artificial intelligence (AI) leader Nvidia Corp., are believed to be among them, reports Yonhap news agency.

SK hynix said it plans to complete preparations for mass production of 12-layer HBM4 products within the second half of the year.

Currently, SK hynix leads the HBM market with its industry-leading fifth-generation HBM3E products.