Intel's new manufacturing tech enters initial production
· CNA · JoinRead a summary of this article on FAST.
Get bite-sized news via a new
cards interface. Give it a try.
Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST
FAST
June 16 : Intel on Tuesday said the new generation of its 18A manufacturing process has entered risk production, as the chipmaker sees strong demand for its central processors.
By moving 18A-P into initial production, Intel is aiming to show it is following through on its manufacturing commitments, potentially making the technology more appealing to external customers.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has started recognizing 18A as a potential offering for external clients, reversing his earlier view that the process would generate returns only through Intel's own products, finance chief David Zinsner said in March.
Compared to 18A, 18A-P delivers 9 per cent higher performance at the same power level — known as iso-power — or 18 per cent lower power at the same processing speed, which is iso-performance, alongside improved thermals and design flexibility.
CNA Games
Guess Word
Crack the word, one row at a time
Buzzword
Create words using the given letters
Mini Sudoku
Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser
Mini Crossword
Small grid, big challenge
Word Search
Spot as many words as you can
Show More
Show Less
18A-P is fully design-rule-compatible with Intel 18A, which enables reuse of existing intellectual property and design flows, the company said.
Demand for Intel's central processors from firms offering AI services was so strong in the first quarter that it sold even chips it had originally written off.
It forecast second-quarter revenue of $13.8 billion to $14.8 billion, compared with an estimate of $13.07 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.
Newsletter
Week in Review
Subscribe to our Chief Editor’s Week in Review
Our chief editor shares analysis and picks of the week's biggest news every Saturday.
Sign up for our newsletters
Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox
Get the CNA app
Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories
Get WhatsApp alerts
Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app