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21 October 2026
SK hynix ships samples of 12-layer HBM4E
HBM memory
HardwareCompany or official announcementTRL: Validated prototype
Evidence: corporate press release · TRL: validated prototype · Sources: news.skhynix.com · RKV-RND-2026-10-21-030
Full write-up from 21 October 2026
Latest verified R&D update. Date: 2026-06-18. SK hynix began shipping 12-layer HBM4E samples on 18 June 2026: 16 Gbps per pin, 48 GB, more than 20% better power efficiency, and Advanced MR-MUF improving heat resistance by 17%. Reports of an Intel base-die evaluation (October) are unconfirmed. Evidence: corporate press release. TRL: validated prototype. Source(s): https://news.skhynix.com/en/sk-hynix-ships-samples-of-12-layer-next-gen-hbm4e-2/