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October 6
- What Is an NPU?➀ NPUs are hardware accelerators for artificial intelligence, complementing CPUs and GPUs. ➁ NPUs are designed for repetitive tasks with high-throughput and parallelism, such as neural networks and machine learning. ➂ NPUs are integrated into consumer devices like laptops and PCs, and are also used in cloud-based systems for edge intelligence and reduced latency.
September 10
- Micron Announces 12-Layer HBM3e Memory at 36GB Capacity➀ Micron has launched its second-generation HBM3 memory, HBM3e, with a capacity of 36GB, doubling the previous 24GB limit; ➁ The new memory features a 12-layer design, up from the previous eight layers, and is aimed at the AI market; ➂ Despite the increased capacity, Micron claims to have reduced power consumption by 30% compared to competitors' eight-layer HBM3e products; ➃ The new memory is expected to be used in upcoming AI accelerators from AMD, Nvidia, and other hardware vendors; ➄ The demand for high-bandwidth memory has surged with the AI boom, leading to intense competition for higher capacity and bandwidth.
August 18
- DDR5 Prices Expected to Skyrocket as SK Hynix Plans DRAM Price Hike➀ SK Hynix is planning to increase DRAM prices by up to 20% in the coming quarters. ➁ The price hike is due to a shift in manufacturing resources from DRAM to high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI accelerators. ➂ This move follows an industry-wide trend of reducing DRAM production to focus on HBM, leading to a supply shortage and potential price increases for DDR5.