SK Hynix has unveiled D-RAM implementing the industry's maximum capacity on a single chip basis by applying 10-nanometer fourth-generation technology, accelerating its move to secure a leading position in the next-generation D-RAM market.

SK Hynix announced on the 15th that it has shipped samples of 24Gb (gigabit) DDR5, the industry's largest capacity as a single D-RAM chip.

Currently, DDR D-RAM capacities of 8Gb and 16Gb are predominantly used in the market, with 16Gb being the maximum capacity.

Following its industry-first launch of DDR5 in October of last year, SK Hynix is solidifying its technological leadership in the DDR5 field by unveiling a maximum capacity product within 14 months, demonstrating technological dominance in the DDR5 sector.

The 24Gb DDR5 incorporates 10-nanometer fourth-generation (1a) technology with EUV process integration. In addition, compared to the existing 10-nanometer second-generation (1y) DDR5 products, this product improves per-chip capacity from 16Gb to 24Gb, enhancing production efficiency, and speeds have increased by up to 33%.

Furthermore, SK Hynix's engineering team has reduced power consumption of the new product by approximately 25% compared to existing products, and reduced energy input during the manufacturing process through improved production efficiency. The company anticipates that this product will deliver results in terms of carbon emission reduction, which is also considered highly significant from an ESG management perspective.

This product will initially launch in two module configurations: 48GB (gigabyte) and 96GB, and will be supplied to cloud data centers. Subsequently, it is expected to be utilized in high-performance servers for applications such as big data processing in artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as metaverse implementation.

Carolyn Duran, Vice President of Intel's Memory and I/O Technology division, stated, "Through long-term collaboration, Intel and SK Hynix will provide optimal solutions to customers through this new product partnership," and added, "This 24Gb product, with the maximum single D-RAM chip capacity, has the advantage of enhancing the operational efficiency of data center operating costs."

Noh Jong-won, President of SK Hynix's Business Division, said, "We are engaging in close collaboration with multiple customers providing cloud services in conjunction with the launch of 24Gb DDR5," and added, "Going forward, we will strengthen our leadership in the DDR5 market, which is expected to continue growing, through the development of products with advanced technology and ESG-oriented strengths."