SK hynix Validates CXL 2.0 Memory Module for Server Systems

Seoul, South Korea - SK hynix Inc. said it has completed customer validation of a memory module based on CXL 2.0 technology.

The South Korean chipmaker stated that its 96-gigabyte CMM-DDR5 memory solution, when applied to server systems, processes data at a rate of 36 gigabytes per second, as claimed by the company.

SK hynix stated that this represents a 50% capacity increase and a 30% bandwidth improvement over previous DDR5 modules, which, according to the company, potentially reduces ownership costs for data centers.

The firm reported conducting validation for a 128-gigabyte product with another customer. 

This module incorporates what the company describes as 32-gigabit DDR5 DRAM using its "1bnm process," which it identifies as the fifth generation of its 10-nanometer technology.

Compute eXpress Link (CXL) technology connects computing systems' processors, graphics units, memory, and other components.

Uksong Kang, identified as Head of Next Gen PP&E at SK hynix, stated in the company's announcement: "We are developing various solution products to achieve optimal innovation, overcoming the limitations of high cost and scalability in the existing system."

The company stated that it integrated its software development kit with the Linux operating system in September, which it claims improves the performance of systems utilizing CXL technology.

SK hynix indicated it aims to complete the 128-gigabyte product validation to establish a portfolio of CXL products.