Beijing Encourages Top Chinese Memory Maker to Abandon DDR4 Manufacturing

Beijing encourages top Chinese memory maker to abandon DDR4 manufacturing

The move is a bit surprising considering the company just started mass producing DDR4 modules late last year. The strategy appeared effective, too, as other leading memory makers including SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron have reportedly finalized plans to end DDR3 and DDR4 production this year, partially in response.Read Entire Article

Hardly has DDR4 production reached its cruising rate that CXMT is already turning to DDR5. A priority for Chinese government.

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