Intel will assist TSMC in the production of 3nm chips during 2022

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Intel is expected to use the services of Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.) for the production of new 3nm chips during the second half of 2022, according to a report by a website DigiTimes. The new report confirms earlier information about the company’s intention to outsource the field of chip manufacturing, a change that comes as part of a large wave of changes currently taking place in the company, including the replacement of the company’s CEO.

Intel has had a successful but not particularly easy year, ending 2020 with a record revenue of $ 77.9 billion. However, this is not Intel’s best year to say the least, with only recently a major change announced at the top of the company with the resignation of Bob Swan, CEO of Global Global, which will be replaced by Pat Glasinger, CEO of VMware, this coming February. A spokesman even before joining the company’s reorganization that began in 2020.

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The current report on the company’s use of TSMC for chip production reinforces previous news on the subject, coming despite the company’s announcement of doubling its 14 nm and 10 nm chip production capacity and against the background of postponing the start of 7 nm production once again to 2022 ~ 2023. The replacement of the leadership at the top of Intel also marks a big change in the company’s work and production processes. The second half of 2022.

Although Intel has never denied using other chip makers to manufacture some of the company’s products, the intention to use TSMC’s advanced manufacturing capabilities to produce 3nm chips mainly marks the growing importance of outsourcing in the company, an area that may capture a significant share of its operations. What remains to be done is to wait and see which Intel chips will eventually arrive in TSMC production.