Analyst summary:
Samsung completed NVIDIA certification for HBM3e and began limited shipments; HBM3e will be the near term mainstream. Supplier competition is intensifying while HBM4 upgrades are expected to raise costs and premiums; certification timing will shape prices.
Key Highlights:
- Samsung completed HBM3e certification with a major customer and started limited shipments.
- Process adjustments and re-sampling were made to meet packaging and system requirements.
- HBM3e faces intense price and share competition as suppliers seek to fill capacity.
- HBM4 technology upgrades are expected to raise manufacturing costs and create premium pressure.
- Supplier count and certification timing will determine future supply and pricing dynamics.