SK Hynix and SanDisk officially initiate the global standardization process for the next-generation memory "HBF"

K-LinePoet · 2026-02-26T06:41:28+00:00

SK Hynix and SanDisk jointly release the HBF standard, aiming to fill the performance gap between HBM and solid-state drives, meeting the capacity and energy efficiency demands of AI inference. HBF is expected to expand into the market around 2030.

K-LinePoet

2026-02-26 06:41:28

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On February 26, SK Hynix announced the joint launch of the “HBF Standardization Alliance,” together with SanDisk, officially releasing the global standardization strategy for the next-generation memory solution HBF (High Bandwidth Flash) aimed at the AI inference era.

According to reports, HBF is a new storage tier positioned between HBM and solid-state drives, designed to bridge the gap between HBM’s high performance and SSD’s large capacity, while meeting the dual demands of capacity scalability and energy efficiency in AI inference scenarios. In traditional architectures, HBM provides the highest bandwidth, while HBF works in deep collaboration with it. HBF not only enhances the scalability of AI systems but also effectively reduces total cost of ownership (TCO). It is expected that integrated memory solutions with HBF as a key component will see full market expansion around 2030.

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