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Samsung was previously expected to secure NVIDIA’s qualification for its HBM3E between late May and early June. However, the timeline has reportedly been moved up. According to South Korean media outlet EBN, if things go smoothly, Samsung is now targeting a successful qualification of its HBM3E 12-layer product from NVIDIA as early as May.
As noted by the report, sources indicate that Samsung is currently redesigning its HBM3E 12-layer product. The company had previously submitted samples to NVIDIA, but they failed to meet the required performance standards.
Samsung is also in the process of developing DRAM for HBM4 using its 1c process. While the development was initially scheduled for completion by the end of 2024, it has been delayed and is now expected to be finalized by June 2025, as noted by report.
With the results of the 12-layer HBM3E qualification test and the 1c process development expected in May and June, the second quarter is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for Samsung Electronics, as highlighted in the report.
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