SK hynix Developing New “LPDDR5M” Memory for Better Power Efficiency

SK hynix, a major company that makes memory chips, is working on a new type of mobile memory called LPDDR5M. This memory is expected to use less power than the current LPDDR5X standard. The news was first reported by Money Today, a South Korean news outlet.

SK hynix has been making improvements to mobile memory for a long time. In late 2023, the company introduced LPDDR5T (Turbo), which was advertised as the fastest mobile memory available. It was officially shown to the public in February 2024 at the IEEE Solid State Circuit Conference.

Right now, most high-end smartphones and other mobile devices use LPDDR5X memory. But insiders believe that LPDDR5M is being developed as a lower-power option that will help devices run longer on battery.

How SK hynix LPDDR5M is Different from LPDDR5X

Reports suggest that LPDDR5M will run at a lower voltage of 0.98V, while LPDDR5X uses 1.05V. This means that LPDDR5M will be about 8% more power efficient at maximum speed. Since mobile memory is designed to save power and improve performance, this could be an important upgrade for future smartphones and other mobile gadgets.

Older memory types like LPDDR4 are now seen as outdated, according to SK hynix leadership. The company is focusing on LPDDR5 versions, which they consider high-value products. Adding LPDDR5M to their lineup will give phone makers another option, alongside LPDDR5X and LPDDR5T.

Experts believe that LPDDR5M could be used in the next generation of AI-powered smartphones, helping them perform better while using less battery. If these reports are true, SK hynix may soon announce this new memory standard officially.