存储芯片，势头凶猛

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry is on the brink of a "super cycle" due to historically low DRAM inventory levels and increasing demand driven by artificial intelligence and other factors [1][2]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - DRAM inventory levels have dropped to an average of 3.3 weeks, the lowest in history, similar to levels seen during the 2018 semiconductor super cycle [1]. - The demand for HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) has surged due to the rise of AI, particularly with NVIDIA's AI accelerators, leading to a decrease in overall DRAM production as companies like Samsung shift production lines [2]. - The upcoming server upgrades in data centers built between 2017 and 2018 are expected to further increase the demand for general DRAM and eSSD [2]. Group 2: Pricing Trends - Prices for DRAM products have been rising, with "DDR4 8Gb" reaching $6,350 and "DDR5 16G" increasing over 40% since the beginning of the year [3]. - Samsung and SK Hynix are planning to raise DRAM prices, indicating a sustained trend of increasing prices in the market [3]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Morgan Stanley predicts that the peak of the current semiconductor cycle will occur in 2027, with a prosperous period lasting over a year [3]. - Samsung is expected to be the biggest beneficiary of the semiconductor recovery cycle due to its capacity expansion at the Pyeongtaek plant [3].