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Tech · 5 d ago

Illustration of a glowing memory chip

Memory chip shortage to last through 2030, SK Hynix says

Sold out through

2029 DRAM and high-bandwidth memory

The chipmaker says its DRAM and high-bandwidth memory output is effectively sold out through 2029.

Long-term deals with 14 big buyers will cover more than half of its output in 2027 and 2028, and they allow market-based price increases.

Apple Park, Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California

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Apple is believed to be one of those buyers, but its contract does not protect it from price rises.