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(PR) HBM4 Validation Expected in 2Q26; Three Major Suppliers Poised to Shape NVIDIA Supply Landscape

What happened

TrendForce reports Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron are in final HBM4 validation stages, with completion expected by Q2 2026. This positions them to supply NVIDIA's upcoming Rubin platform. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on current supply, pricing, or trading decisions.

Impact and signal

Low impactImpact score: 15/100

Affected components and suppliers

HBM4

Samsung Electronics SK hynix Micron Technology

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Source and time

Source: TechPowerUp · 2/13/2026 · View original source

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(PR) HBM4 Validation Expected in 2Q26; Three Major Suppliers Poised to Shape NVIDIA Supply Landscape

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