SK Hynix has started supplying 10-nano DRAMs that apply extreme ultraviolet (EUV) processes to global partners. The product has a maximum capacity of 24 gigabits (Gb) 'DDR5' DRAM.
DDR5 is a standard DRAM announced by the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC). Compared to the existing 10-nano second-generation (1y) DDR5 products, data transmission speed, and power efficiency have been significantly improved. It is used in various fields such as PCs and servers.
SK Hynix applied extreme ultraviolet (EUV) exposure process to 24Gb DRAMs. EUV is a technology that can implement semiconductor circuits in detail. SK Hynix also applied 10-nano fourth-generation technology to its products, improving productivity compared to the previous 10-nano second-generation process. It plans to improve power consumption by 25% to solidify its dominance based on its micro-process competitiveness in the DRAM market.
SK Hynix's strategy is to strengthen product performance based on its process competitiveness. Currently, 8Gb and 16Gb capacities are mainly used, but with this shipment, 24Gb DRAM can be supplied in earnest.
SK Hynix provides chips to customers in the form of modules. The product will be installed in Intel's data center next year. It will be used for high-performance servers such as data processing such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning and implementation of metaverses.
"Intel and SK Hynix will provide optimal solutions to customers through product cooperation," said Carolyn Duran, Vice President and Engineering Manager of Memory and IO Technologies at Intel. "24Gb products have the strength of increasing the efficiency of data center operating costs with the largest capacity of DRAM chips," she said.
Jong-won Noh, President of SK Hynix's business division, said, "We are closely collaborating with many customers who provide cloud services in line with the launch of 24Gb DDR5." "We will develop leadership in the DDR5 market by developing products with advanced technologies and ESG strengths in the future," he said.
By Staff Reporter Ji-woong Kim (jw0316@etnews.com)