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SK hynix Ships Samples of 12-Layer Next-Gen ‘HBM4E’

What happened

SK hynix has shipped samples of the 12-layer HBM4E to major customers, featuring 16Gbps speeds and 20% improved power efficiency. This milestone confirms the company's roadmap for next-gen AI memory and supports its supply chain leadership.

Impact and signal

High impactImpact score: 90/100

Affected components and suppliers

HBM4EDRAM

SK hynix

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Source and time

Source: SK Hynix Newsroom · 6/17/2026 · View original source

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SK hynix Ships Samples of 12-Layer Next-Gen ‘HBM4E’

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