High Bandwidth Flash: what to assess before 2026
In an article published on October 12, 2025, SanDisk proposes NAND-based memory with 8 to 16 times the capacity of HBM. First samples are expected in the second half of 2026.
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What happened and what to do
In an article dated October 12, 2025, SanDisk proposes High Bandwidth Flash (HBF), a NAND-based design intended to offer 8 to 16 times the capacity of HBM, with similar read bandwidth and price. The company expects first samples in the second half of 2026. The proposal could provide a higher-capacity memory option for AI inference workloads.
Before the technology becomes available, companies can map memory requirements for their inference workloads, measure utilization and costs, and test different configurations with existing infrastructure. This assessment can identify which workloads might benefit from greater capacity and establish criteria for evaluating HBF when samples are available.
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