LPDDR4X
A low-power mobile memory standard, typically packaged with the SoC on the same substrate. It features low power consumption and a small footprint, and its supply channels are concentrated among a few major manufacturers.
Timeline (last 90 days)
The Raspberry Pi 5 uses LPDDR4X memory.
Supply channels for LPDDR4X memory are more concentrated among a few major manufacturers, and capacity switching flexibility is relatively low.
When data centers and AI accelerator cards absorb large amounts of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and DDR5 capacity, fabs will prioritize allocating production lines to higher-margin products, squeezing LPDDR4X supply.
Wafer fab capacity is prioritized for higher unit-price LPDDR5X high-capacity chips, while production of the LPDDR4X low-capacity chips used in entry-level models has relatively contracted and their prices have risen.
All Facts (4)
The Raspberry Pi 5 uses LPDDR4X memory.
50%UnverifiedSupply channels for LPDDR4X memory are more concentrated among a few major manufacturers, and capacity switching flexibility is relatively low.
50%UnverifiedWhen data centers and AI accelerator cards absorb large amounts of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and DDR5 capacity, fabs will prioritize allocating production lines to higher-margin products, squeezing LPDDR4X supply.
50%UnverifiedWafer fab capacity is prioritized for higher unit-price LPDDR5X high-capacity chips, while production of the LPDDR4X low-capacity chips used in entry-level models has relatively contracted and their prices have risen.
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