2024-08-07 14:47:19.AIbase.10.9k
Report: Samsung's 8-Layer HBM3E Chip Passes Nvidia Test, Supply Expected Soon
Samsung Electronics' fifth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM) chip, HBM3E, has passed Nvidia's testing and is qualified for use in artificial intelligence processors. Although the two parties have yet to sign a formal agreement, a supply agreement is expected to be reached soon, with supply anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024. This achievement represents a key breakthrough for Samsung in competing with local rival SK Hynix. However, Samsung's 12-layer HBM3E chip failed to pass testing, prompting the company to make adjustments to the design in order to address issues related to heat and power consumption.