Hynix aims to produce a next-generation memory chip called Phase-change Random Access Memory (PRAM) by 2009. Industry analysts expect it to become the main memory device, replacing high-density flash memories, within the next decade.
Product sales for the quarter increased 40% over the prior-year quarter to $4.27 million from $3.05 million. Total revenue, consisting of product sales and contract research and development revenue, increased 30% to $4.71 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 from $3.64 million in the prior-year quarter. Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 increased 78% to $1.59 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, compared to $891,806, or $0.19 per share, for the prior-year quarter.