Samsung Electronics’ latest high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips have reportedly failed the tests conducted by Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) for use in its AI processors. The failure is attributed to issues related to heat and power consumption.
What Happened: The problems are linked to Samsung’s HBM3 chips, which are extensively used in graphics processing units (GPUs) for artificial intelligence, Reuters reported on Friday. The upcoming fifth-generation HBM3E chips are also affected. This is the first time such issues have been reported.
Nvidia, holding approximately 80% of the global GPU market for AI applications, is a significant customer for ...