Sources: Intel's contract manufacturing business has suffered a setback after tests with chipmaker Broadcom using Intel's advanced 18A chipmaking process failed
Intel's (INTC.O) contract manufacturing business has suffered a setback after tests with chipmaker Broadcom (AVGO.O) failed …
Gelsinger indicated Intel's own chips had a below 0.4D0 as defect density on 18A which is in the 60% yield range. Broadcom's ability to port their libraries is likely the main issue here not necessarily 18A. Which is ironic since back in the day Broadcom prided iteself on its