Research Reports

HBM Market Bulletin - Jul. 17, 2026

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Last Modified

2026-07-17

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Monthly

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JEDEC-defined SPHBM4 frees HBM from the interposer, trading latency and power for cost and layout.

Key Highlights

  • Origin: JESD330-4 defines SPHBM4 standard package.
  • Design Changes: Wider bump pitch, fewer I/O, higher pin speed.
  • Benefit: No interposer, lower system cost, more cooling flexibility.
  • Cost: SerDes adds latency, power consumption; may needs glass core substrate.
  • Status: Between HBM and MOP; timeline unclear.

Table of Contents

  1. JEDEC Defines SPHBM4, Delivering HBM-Level Bandwidth via Standard Packaging
  2. SPHBM4 Decouples HBM from Interposer
    • Specification Comparison of HBM4 and SPHBM4
  3. SPHBM4 Quadruples Host-to-Buffer Clock Frequencies, Using a 4:1 SerDes to Manage High-Speed Complexity
  4. The Benefits and Trade-Offs of SPHBM4
  5. SPHBM4 Sits Between HBM and MOP; Memory Suppliers Have Yet to Actively Invest

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Specification Comparison of HBM4 and SPHBM4


Category: AI/HBM/Server




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