H5CG44MEBDX014 - 16Gb DDR5-4800 x4 SDRAM | SK hynix
MPN: H5CG44MEBDX014 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.2 | $5.20 |
| 10 | $4.68 | $46.80 |
| 100 | $4.16 | $416.00 |
| 500 | $3.64 | $1,820.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.12 | $3,120.00 |
Drop-in alternatives for H5CG44MEBDX014 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Quick Comparison Tool — Select alternative parts for side-by-side comparison:
H5CG44MEBDX014N
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
Contact for price
View Datasheet →H5CG46MEBDX015N
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
$3.65 / Unit
View Datasheet →H5CG46MEBDX017N
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
$4.1 / Unit
View Datasheet →H5CG48MEBDX014N
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
$41.68 / Unit
View Datasheet →H5CG48MEBDX018N
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
$1 / Unit
View Datasheet →H5CG44MEBDX014 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Memory Type | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Memory Size | 16 Gb |
| Organization | 4G x 4 |
| Data Rate | 4800 MT/s (DDR5-4800) |
| Clock Frequency | 2400 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 1.1 V |
| Package | 78-ball FBGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Process Node / Die | 1st-generation M-die (1z-class) |
| Interface Type | Parallel, DDR5 |
| Memory Configuration | DRAM component (not module) |
| On-Die ECC | Yes (DDR5 standard feature) |
| Applications | Server, client, embedded, industrial computing |
H5CG44MEBDX014 78-ball fbga Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for H5CG44MEBDX014 (78-ball fbga package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for H5CG44MEBDX014.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
H5CG44MEBDX014 is suitable for 6 applications: Server Main Memory (RDIMM/LRDIMM), Embedded Computing Modules, Storage Controllers and SSDs, Networking Line Cards, Replacement / BOM Sourcing, High-Performance Client / Workstation Memory.
Server Main Memory (RDIMM/LRDIMM)
The H5CG44MEBDX014's 16Gb 4Gx4 organization is the canonical building block for server registered DIMMs, where chip-kill class ECC protection depends on narrow x4 devices so a multi-bit failure inside one chip remains correctable. At DDR5-4800, eight devices populate one 64-bit sub-channel per JEDEC DDR5 RDIMM topology, delivering 38.4 GB/s peak bandwidth per channel at a 1.1 V core supply. On the module, the component pairs with a register clock driver, SPD hub, and PMIC. Its first-generation M-die maturity means silicon has wide production history, easing vendor qualification for data-center BOMs where supply continuity and long-tail sourcing matter more than leading-edge speed bins.
Recommended
Embedded Computing Modules
Embedded COM Express and SMARC compute modules frequently solder down DDR5 components directly on the carrier board, and the 78-ball FBGA footprint of H5CG44MEBDX014 supports that attach style without sockets. The x4 organization doubles the ECC granularity available to on-SoC memory controllers, valuable in industrial controllers that must run for years without uncorrectable memory errors. At DDR5-4800 the device supports the bandwidth headroom that modern SoCs (for example Intel Altera FPGA SoC platforms pairing with DDR5 controllers) expect, while 1.1 V operation reduces rail power versus DDR4 solutions at similar throughput, easing thermal design in fanless enclosures. Soldered-down memory also removes connector reliability concerns in vibration-prone environments such as transportation and factory automation.
Recommended
Storage Controllers and SSDs
Enterprise SSD controllers use DDR5-class DRAM as metadata and FTL (flash translation layer) working memory, and H5CG44MEBDX014 fits this role with 16 Gb per device and DDR5-4800 bandwidth that keeps mapping-table lookups off the NAND bottleneck. The x4 organization lets controller vendors scale bus width in 4-bit increments, precisely matching controller PHY port counts, and on-die ECC adds a layer of protection for cached metadata. Operation at 1.1 V keeps DRAM power a small fraction of total SSD draw, important for power-capped data-center storage. Because SSD platforms run memory at fixed conservative clocks, the 014 speed bin is typically sufficient, and the M-die's production maturity supports the multi-year lifecycles storage OEMs require.
Recommended
Networking Line Cards
Switch, router, and firewall line cards buffer packets in deep DRAM queues, and H5CG44MEBDX014's DDR5-4800 data rate provides the random-access bandwidth that queue management and deep-packet-inspection engines demand. Narrow x4 devices allow flexible width assembly against network-processor or FPGA memory controllers, and the 78-ball FBGA package supports the dense, soldered-down memory arrays typical of telecom hardware. The 1.1 V rail aligns with the low-voltage power trees of modern NEBS-compliant cards, and first-generation M-die availability across independent distributors simplifies spares provisioning for carrier networks with decade-long service commitments. Thermal design should account for sustained back-to-back refresh plus traffic patterns in 1U airflow-limited cards.
Recommended
Replacement / BOM Sourcing
GlobalSpec and distributor listings position H5CG44MEBDX014 explicitly as a replacement-sourcing component: when an original DDR5 16Gb x4 line item is on allocation or EOL, this M-die part offers a functionally equivalent drop onto the same 78-ball FBGA land pattern within the SK hynix family. Independent distributors such as Pacific Component Xchange and Win Source stock or broker the part for RFQ, making it a practical second source for contract manufacturers maintaining legacy DDR5 builds. When qualifying the substitution, verify the ball map and speed-grade registers against the official datasheet, update SPD or controller configuration if the speed bin differs, and confirm compliance certificates (RoHS/REACH) for regulated shipments. Family parts H5CG46/H5CG48 cover density-width variations of the same platform.
Recommended
High-Performance Client / Workstation Memory
Desktop workstations and mini-PCs with soldered-down DDR5 use 16Gb components such as H5CG44MEBDX014 to reach 8-32 GB capacities with a minimal device count. The x4 organization, while server-oriented, is also used in client LPDDR-adjacent designs where controllers expose x4 PHY ports; at DDR5-4800 it sustains the 38.4 GB/s class bandwidth that integrated GPUs need for shared-memory graphics. The 1.1 V supply suits battery-powered and passively cooled client platforms, and the 78-ball FBGA's roughly square body fits tightly spaced clusters around the SoC. Board designers should follow fly-by CA routing and keep DQ length skew within reference-design tolerances; first-generation M-die cost positioning also benefits price-sensitive client BOMs versus newer die generations.
Recommended
Recommended Products Summary
Engineering reference data for H5CG44MEBDX014 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | H5CG44MEBDX014N | H5CG46MEBDX015N | H5CG46MEBDX017N | H5CG48MEBDX014N | H5CG48MEBDX018N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 78-ball FBGA | 78-ball FBGA - same | 78-ball FBGA - same | 78-ball FBGA - same | 78-ball FBGA - same | 78-ball FBGA - same |
| Brand | SK Hynix | SK Hynix | SK Hynix | SK Hynix | SK Hynix | SK Hynix |
| Density | 16 Gb | 16 Gb | 16 Gb | 16 Gb | 16 Gb | 16 Gb |
| Organization | 4G x 4 | 4G x 4 | 4G x 4 | 4G x 4 | 2G x 8 | 2G x 8 |
| Data Rate Class | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 | Higher speed bin (suffix 015) | Higher speed bin (suffix 017) | DDR5-4800 | Higher speed bin (suffix 018) |
| Die Generation | 1st-gen M-die | 1st-gen M-die | M-die | M-die | M-die | M-die |
| Core Supply (VDD) | 1.1 V (DDR5 standard) | 1.1 V (DDR5 standard) | 1.1 V (DDR5 standard) | 1.1 V (DDR5 standard) | 1.1 V (DDR5 standard) | 1.1 V (DDR5 standard) |
| Best-Fit Use Case | Server ECC main memory / replacement sourcing | Identical - authorized channel variant | Higher-bandwidth server platforms | High-speed server/client platforms | Cost-optimized client 64-bit buses | Higher-speed client x8 platforms |
Key Differentiators
- Chip-kill-ready x4 organization (vs H5CG48MEBDX014N)
- Mature first-generation M-die sourcing (vs H5CG46AGBDX015 (A-die family))
- Cost-optimized speed bin (vs H5CG46MEBDX017N)
Design Notes
At DDR5-4800 (2400 MHz clock), DQ eye margins depend heavily on layout. Route each byte lane with matched lengths, maintain a continuous reference plane under DQS/DQ pairs, and avoid stub topologies entirely. Use fly-by routing for command/address/clock to control skew across devices, and set ODT values per the SK hynix datasheet drive/ODT tables. Validate with eye diagrams at both temperature extremes; the device's DFE receivers recover marginal eyes but should not substitute for sound layout. Estimated: a typical server DIMM reference design allocates within +/-25 mil intra-byte-lane skew at this speed.
DDR5 components operate from a nominal 1.1 V core supply; provide tight-tolerance rails with local bulk and high-frequency ceramic decoupling at the FBGA balls. Estimated: at roughly 300-500 mA peak per device under burst traffic (typical class behavior, confirm in datasheet IDD tables), a 16-device RDIMM can transient-load the 1.1 V rail by several amperes, so place bulk capacitance near the PMIC and per-device 0.1 uF ceramics at each VDD ball pair. Follow the SK hynix datasheet IDD/IDDQ tables and module PMIC reference designs for exact budgeting.
Do not substitute x4 and x8 organizations blindly: H5CG44 (x4) and H5CG48 (x8) share the 78-ball FBGA footprint but differ in DQ ball assignments and address maps, so a swap changes controller configuration and possibly the land-pattern net mapping. Speed-grade suffixes (014/015/017/018) also matter - replacing a faster bin with the 014 part requires verifying the controller runs at 4800 MT/s or below and updating SPD or training registers. Always re-run memory training after any component change.
Compliance Information
Compliance data not stated in sourced data. As modern DDR5 SDRAM, RoHS-compliant versions are industry-standard, but official material declarations must be obtained from SK hynix or distributor certificates before regulatory filings.
