SK Hynix High-End AI Memory Chips Sold Out Through 2025
The semiconductor giant SK Hynix has reported that demand for its high-end AI memory chips has led to sellouts of its entire 2024 production and most of 2025's output.
- SK Hynix's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips are in high demand due to their use in AI applications, with the 2024 supply fully booked and 2025 nearly sold out.
- The company has announced plans to start mass production of its fifth-generation HBM chips in Q3 2024, indicating a continuous advancement in memory technology.
- SK Hynix's dominance in the HBM market is bolstered by its role as a top supplier to Nvidia, which controls about 80% of the global AI chip market.
- The semiconductor firm is also expanding its production capabilities, with new investments in fabrication and advanced packaging facilities in South Korea and the US.
- AI-driven demand has significantly impacted the semiconductor industry, with SK Hynix and other companies like Micron experiencing similar sales trends.