SK Hynix Develops Sixth-Generation 10nm DRAM Technology

South Korean chip giant SK Hynix has announced the successful development of the world's first sixth-generation 10nm-class synchronous dynamic random-access memory (DRAM). According to Jin10, SK Hynix revealed that the new DRAM technology, known as the 1c process, has led to the creation of a 16Gb sixth-generation low-power double data rate (LPDDR6) DRAM. The company aims to complete preparations for mass production by the first half of the year and commence supply in the second half. The product was showcased at the 2026 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) held in the United States in January and has recently received research and development certification. The LPDDR6, based on the 1c process, is expected to be integrated into devices utilizing on-device artificial intelligence (AI) technology, such as smartphones and tablets. Compared to its predecessor, the LPDDR5X, the LPDDR6 offers a 33% increase in data rate and reduces energy consumption by over 20%.