SK Hynix (000660 KS) has decided to stick with its advanced MR-MUF process for the 16-stack HBM4 instead of adopting fluxless bonding following an evaluation that fell short of expectations

SK Hynix's decision to maintain its MR-MUF process for the 16-stack HBM4, rather than transitioning to fluxless bonding, suggests it found the new process lacking in viability or performance.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 Jan 2026, 22:57 UTCOn the live feed at 22:37 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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SK Hynix (000660 KS) has decided to stick with its advanced MR-MUF process for the 16-stack HBM4 instead of adopting fluxless bonding following an evaluation that fell short of expectations

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