Memory Die Identification Guide: How to Read Samsung, Micron, and SK hynix Codes

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:06:21 +0800

When buying memory, selecting dies, or tuning for overclocking, the most common question is: what die is actually used on this module?

This article organizes a reusable identification workflow around three common vendors: Samsung, Micron, and SK hynix. The examples here are mainly DDR4.

Start With the Method

Check the full on-chip marking and complete part code first.
Cross-check with official vendor lookup tools.
Use forum tables and community experience only as the final layer.

If you rely only on software detection, or only on one letter in the code, misidentification is very likely.

Samsung Dies

1) Naming Rule Diagrams

Common readable fields in Samsung DDR4 die codes:

Vendor prefix: K
DRAM class: 4
Generation: A = DDR4
Density: 4G/8G/AG/BG = 4/8/16/32Gb
I/O width: 04/08/16 = x4/x8/x16
Revision generation: M/A/B/C/D/E/F/G
Speed bins: commonly PB/RC/TD/...

2) Real Sample

Sample breakdown:

Line 1 SEC 843: commonly indicates production batch info.
Line 2 K4A4G08: 4G08 commonly maps to density/width.
Line 3 ...TD: TD commonly maps to DDR4-2666 CL19.
Line 4 corner mark: useful as reference, but should not be used as the only conclusion.

Micron Dies

1) Marking Layout and Sample

Using 7UE75 / D9VPP as an example:

7UE75 can indicate date batch, revision, and diffusion/assembly location info.
D9VPP is the FBGA code, and should be checked in the official tool next.

2) Official FBGA Lookup

Lookup URL:

https://www.micron.com/support/tools-and-utilities/fbga

3) Part Number Mapping

Sample: MT40A1G8SA-075:E

40: DDR4 family
1G8: 8Gb x8
512M16: 8Gb x16
075: commonly maps to DDR4-2666 CL19
083: commonly maps to DDR4-2400 CL17
093E: commonly maps to DDR4-2133 CL15
E: maps to E-die revision

Spectek (Large-S, Micron White-Chip Line)

Common format: PS029-093 TP

PS029: can be queried on the Spectek website.
093: commonly maps to a speed/timing bin.
TP: commonly used as a quality grade mark.

Lookup URL:

https://www.spectek.com/menus/mark_code.aspx

SK hynix Dies

1) Naming Rule Diagrams

Common readable fields in SK hynix DDR4 codes:

PRODUCT FAMILY: 5 = DRAM
PRODUCT MODE: A = DDR4 SDRAM
POWER SUPPLY: N = VDD/VDDQ 1.2V
DENSITY: 1G/2G/4G/8G/AG/BG
ORGANIZATION: 4/8/6 = x4/x8/x16
DIE TYPE: N = Non-TSV, T = TSV
DIE GENERATION: M/A/B/C/D/E/F/G
SPEED: TF/UH/UL/VK/VN/WM/XN
PACKAGE TYPE: F/J/M/P/2/4
Temperature/power flag: C, R

2) Real Sample

Sample H5AN8G8NCJR:

8G8: commonly means 8Gb x8.
C: commonly used for C-die generation identification.
VK (visible on the next line): commonly maps to DDR4-2666 19-19-19.
Tail batch code (for example 829A) can help estimate production timing.

Common Pitfalls

AFR/CJR/MFR are common community names, but not the full official definition.
The same memory model may change die source across production batches.
With white chips, relabeled chips, or mixed batches, software-only detection is error-prone.

References and Notes

This article is for hardware education and troubleshooting, not a purchase guarantee.
Final identification should be based on physical markings and official lookup results.
Reference (compiled): https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv2519652/?opus_fallback=1
Official tools (lookup/reference):
Micron FBGA: https://www.micron.com/support/tools-and-utilities/fbga
Spectek Mark Code: https://www.spectek.com/menus/mark_code.aspx
Spectek reference page: http://am.adianshi.com:6805/%E5%BC%80%E5%8D%A1%E8%BD%AF%E4%BB%B6/%E6%96%87%E6%A1%A3/spectek_flash.pdf

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Memory Die Identification Guide: How to Read Samsung, Micron, and SK hynix Codes

Start With the Method

Samsung Dies

1) Naming Rule Diagrams

2) Real Sample

Micron Dies

1) Marking Layout and Sample

2) Official FBGA Lookup

3) Part Number Mapping

Spectek (Large-S, Micron White-Chip Line)

SK hynix Dies

1) Naming Rule Diagrams

2) Real Sample

Common Pitfalls

References and Notes