Samsung and Hynix
Micron's biggest competitors, in the DRAM manufacturing, are Samsung and Hynix. These two companies combined with Micron manufacture the majority of the world's DRAM supply (McDowell, Interview).
What makes Micron different?
Micron designs commodity DRAM microchips that can be used in many different types of computers. Where as, Samsung and Hynix specialize in specific DRAM, which are made to be used in specific appliances (McDowell, Interview).
- Samsung focuses their DRAM chips specifically on mobile DRAM, such as the Low Power DRAM, and others that can be used effectively in mobile devices. These devices include cell phones, the new tablet computers, and many more (McDowell, Interview).
- Hynix also focuses primarily on DRAM chips for mobile devices such as cell phones and tablets. Hynix also has a large focus on DRAM chips for laptop computers.