Samsung Obtains Approval from Nvidia for HBM3E Chip Supply
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has secured approval from Nvidia Corporation to supply a version of its 8-layer High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips, known as HBM3E.
Samsung's HBM3E chip has been cleared for use in Nvidia's specialized AI processors designed for the Chinese market. The approval comes after a yearlong effort by Samsung to gain Nvidia's certification.
The HBM market has been led by SK Hynix, which has launched cutting-edge HBM chips ahead of rivals Samsung and Micron Technology. However, Samsung is hoping to regain market share with its next-generation HBM4 chips.
HBM chips are used in high-performance computing applications, including artificial intelligence and data processing. They offer faster data transfer speeds and consume less energy than traditional memory types.
Samsung's supply of HBM3E chips to Nvidia is a small step forward in its efforts to become a major vendor for Nvidia's HBM4 chips. Both Samsung and SK Hynix aim to mass-produce HBM4 chips in the second half of 2025.