Naga Chandrasekaran
Coverage of Naga Chandrasekaran in the Nexus archive.
- Intel starts cooking up enhanced 18A-P silicon for would-be foundry customers
Intel has begun limited production of its enhanced 18A-P process node, offering 9% higher performance at the same power or 18% lower power for the same performance compared to the base 18A process. The company is positioning 18A-P for foundry customers and has started risk production ahead of commercial use, with potential partnerships including Apple. Intel also disclosed plans for 18A-PT, optimized for AI accelerators, and other technologies like CFET and gallium nitride integration.
- Intel bit off more than it could chew with 18A process node
Intel faced delays with its 18A manufacturing process due to overambitious goals, leading to challenges in stabilizing performance and yield. The company claims it has resolved these issues and is now ahead of schedule for achieving production targets by 2027. Intel’s 14A process, intended for its foundry division, remains on track with improved planning compared to the 18A node.