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Nvidia asks Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron to use TSMC process

2026-10-18 · 1 source · Economic Times ETtech

In short

Nvidia has reportedly asked Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron Technology to use TSMC's process for NVHBM base dies and sixth-generation DRAM for core dies. The report is based on industry sources, not official confirmation.

This could matter for the companies' memory chip plans, but it is not clear if they have agreed. The timing and scale of any change were not stated.

What the reporting says

Nvidia has asked Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron Technology to use TSMC's process for NVHBM base dies and sixth-generation DRAM for core dies, according to an Economic Times ETtech report citing industry sources. The report gives no timeline or confirmation from the companies. It also does not say whether the request is already being adopted or how it may affect production.

Why it matters

Nvidia has reportedly asked Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron Technology to use TSMC's process for NVHBM base dies and sixth-generation DRAM for core dies, according to an Economic Times ETtech summary citing industry sources. The report points to possible changes in next-generation memory chip supply chains, but it does not confirm adoption, timing, or commercial terms. The immediate market impact is unclear.

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