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Samsung to supply HBM3E 12-layer memory to Nvidia following technical validation
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 08:21 AM
Reports indicate that Samsung has reached a deal to supply HBM3E 12-layer memory to Nvidia for use in AI processors, following the completion of technical validation. This marks a significant expansion of Nvidia's advanced packaging supply chain for high-performance computing.
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Samsung Electronics has successfully passed technical validation to supply its advanced 12-layer HBM3E memory to Nvidia, ending a period of rigorous testing. This qualification is a major strategic win for Samsung, allowing it to compete directly with SK Hynix for a share of the high-margin AI accelerator market. By integrating into Nvidia’s supply chain for next-generation GPU architectures, Samsung secures a vital revenue stream as the demand for high-bandwidth memory continues to outpace global production capacity.
Mass production and large-scale shipping are slated to ramp up through the first half of 2026, providing Nvidia with the essential components needed to scale its AI platforms. The 12-layer stack offers a 50% increase in memory density and bandwidth over standard 8-layer versions, which is crucial for training increasingly complex large language models. This partnership is expected to significantly improve Samsung’s semiconductor operating margins while easing the supply bottlenecks that have constrained the broader AI hardware industry over the last year.
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