SK hynix Starts Mass-production of LPDDR5 Mobile DRAM with Industry's Largest Capacity

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SK hynix Inc. has commenced mass production of the industry's first 18GB LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, enhancing mobile performance and data handling. This new chip operates at a speed of 6,400Mbps, surpassing its predecessor by 20%. Initially featured in the ASUS 'Republic of Gamers (ROG) 5' smartphone, SK hynix anticipates a growing demand for LPDDR5 DRAM, currently at 10% market share and projected to exceed 50% by 2023. This product is expected to support advanced applications in smartphones, including high-resolution gaming and AI technologies.

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• Launch of 18GB LPDDR5 mobile DRAM enhances device performance.
• Operates at 6,400Mbps, 20% faster than the previous generation.
• Initial integration in ASUS ROG 5 smartphone indicates strong market commitment.
• Projected increase in LPDDR5 DRAM market share from 10% to over 50% by 2023.

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SEOUL, South Korea, March 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix Inc. (or "the Company", www.skhynix.com) announced that it has started mass-production of 18GB (gigabyte) LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, which offers the largest capacity in the industry.

This product will be equipped in premium smartphones to support an optimal environment for games with high resolution image and also high quality videos. SK hynix also expects that application will continue expanding to include the latest technologies, including ultra-high-performance camera applications and artificial intelligence (AI).

"This product will improve the processing speed and image quality by expanding the data temporary storage space, as the capacity increases compared to the previous 16GB product," an official from the company said.

The new product runs at up to 6,400Mbps (megabits-per-second), around 20% faster than the mobile DRAM (LPDDR5 with 5,500Mbps) for existing smartphones, a data rate that is capable of transferring ten 5GB FHD (Full-HD) movies per second.

With this product, SK hynix expects that smartphone makers will be able to deliver smartphones with more advanced performance than the previous generation.

SK hynix supplied its very first 18GB LPDDR5 products into the upcoming ASUS 'Republic of Gamers (ROG) 5' gaming smartphone, marking the start of full-scale volume production.

According to market research institution Omdia, the demand of LPDDR5 DRAM accounts for about 10% of the entire mobile DRAM market currently, and the share is estimated to increase to more than 50% by 2023 as high-tech devices are adopted in a widening range of applications. 

About SK hynix Inc.

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world's top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAM"), flash memory chips ("NAND flash") and CMOS Image Sensors ("CIS") for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company's shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of SK hynix's 18GB LPDDR5 mobile DRAM?

SK hynix's 18GB LPDDR5 mobile DRAM is the industry's largest capacity, improving performance in mobile devices.

When did SK hynix start mass production of the 18GB LPDDR5 DRAM?

SK hynix began mass production of the 18GB LPDDR5 DRAM on March 7, 2021.

Which smartphone features SK hynix's new 18GB LPDDR5 DRAM?

The ASUS 'Republic of Gamers (ROG) 5' gaming smartphone will feature the new 18GB LPDDR5 DRAM.

What are the expected market trends for LPDDR5 DRAM?

Demand for LPDDR5 DRAM is expected to grow from 10% to over 50% of the mobile DRAM market by 2023.

How much faster is the new LPDDR5 DRAM compared to its predecessor?

The new 18GB LPDDR5 DRAM operates at 6,400Mbps, which is 20% faster than the previous LPDDR5 model.