SK Hynix to Combat HBM Shortage with 32-Soccer-Field Mega-Fab, P&T7 Dedicated to HBM Production Set for 2028 Completion

In a strategic move to alleviate the ongoing crisis in High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), We Hynix has announced the construction of an advanced facility named “P&T7”.

SK Hynix’s “P&T7″Facility: Completion and Operations Timeline

Located within the Cheongju Technopolis Industrial Complex, the P&T7 facility is poised to play a critical role in meeting the escalating demand for HBM DRAM, especially for AI applications. The facility will also feature Wafer-Level Packaging (WLP) production lines.

An aerial view of a large construction site with multiple cranes and a parking lot with numerous vehicles, surrounded by rural and industrial areas. — Image Source: SK Hynix

“We will focus our manufacturing capabilities to ensure that the advanced products manufactured here set the standard for global AI infrastructure, while closely engaging with the local community to build a successful business model that captures both national industrial competitiveness and shared growth with the region.”

Significant financial investments have been directed toward ensuring timely operations. The Wafer Test (WT) line is expected to be completed by October 2027, while the WLP line is on track for completion by February 2028.

The P&T7 facility will be extensive, covering approximately 230, 000 square meters, equivalent to 32-40 soccer fields. This enormous structure will contain three floors for WLP processes, occupying 60, 000 square meters, and seven floors dedicated to WT operations, spanning 90, 000 square meters.

During the construction phase, the project will employ around 320 workers daily, with numbers swelling to 9, 000 at peak periods. Following its completion, We Hynix anticipates an in-house workforce of about 3, 000 employees, which will contribute to the local economy. Additionally, the development is expected to stimulate surrounding infrastructure growth, enhancing transportation networks and improving the quality of life for residents in the vicinity.

An aerial view of an SK Hynix factory complex with a prominent building labeled 'SK hynix' in white text.

As We Hynix embarks on this pioneering venture, the company is solidifying its leadership in the development of innovative HBM technologies, especially in contrast to competitors like Samsung, which has encountered production delays due to low yield rates.

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