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Damnang’s Substack · Aug 20, 2026 · Damnang

HBM Density Peak: Why AI Value Is Moving From Memory to Connectivity

Rubin Ultra's lower HBM stack count, SK hynix's CPO review paper and Marvell's optical portfolio read as one shift in where system budget goes

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