Intel Unveils 14A Chip Manufacturing Process Utilizing High-NA EUV Technology

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Intel has updated its Foundry chip manufacturing roadmap to include the new 14A process, which integrates ASML's advanced high-NA-EUV technology. This development was shared during the IFS Connect livestream, introducing the 14A node and its enhanced version, 14A-E, with details on the latter still pending. The 14A technology will employ ASML's high-NA EUV machines, which have a numerical aperture of 0.55, allowing for the creation of smaller transistors by etching finer patterns on silicon wafers. 

Intel has already received the initial modules of ASML's high-NA test equipment, preparing for the commencement of mass production using this technology by 2025, aligning with ASML's projected schedule. Intel has yet to release specific performance and transistor density metrics for the 14A nodes, and the schedule for production start is not confirmed. However, test production for the 14A-E version is targeted for 2027. The company's roadmap also introduces further process variations, marked with suffixes like 'E' for expanded features, 'T' for through-silicon via optimization, and 'P' for performance improvements, mirroring the approach of other industry leaders like TSMC and Samsung to cater to diverse application needs.

Intel is pursuing several development initiatives, including the Intel 3 series and a collaboration with UMC on the 12nm node. Renamed from Intel Foundry Services, Intel Foundry is broadening its clientele, undertaking major projects such as manufacturing chips for Microsoft using the 18A process.

This roadmap update underscores Intel's strategic direction in the semiconductor sector, highlighting its focus on advanced manufacturing capabilities and partnership expansion.



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