Intel has completed its RAMP-C program, which now aims to enable customers to move from test chips to domestic high-volume manufacturing. Intel RAMP-C Leads To Successful Development of a Strong "Design Enablement Infrastructure" Which Enables Commercial & Defense Customers To Design & Fabricate Chips Within the US Press Release: Intel Foundry has completed the Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes - Commercial (RAMP-C) program. Launched in September 2021, the program supported development of domestic, leading-edge CMOS technology and manufacturing in the United States, establishing a foundation for expanded trusted domestic semiconductor manufacturing. “The collaboration between the DoW and Intel on the Trusted […]

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Cadence has announced that its AI-driven digital and custom reference flows, tools, and solutions are now Intel 18A-P & 14A certified. Intel's Next-gen 18A-P & 14A Technologies Are Certified & Ready For Deployment At Cadence Press Release: Cadence's AI-driven digital and custom reference flows, tools, and solutions are now certified on Intel 18A-P and Intel 14A technologies, based on the latest Intel Foundry process design kits (PDKs). Building on the companies' recent expansion of design IP optimized for Intel 18A and 18A-P and their multi-year Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) agreement targeting Intel 14A, this new certification provides customers with a […]

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Intel is sharing more details of its 18A-P process technology, which is expected to see some major customer momentum. Intel's 18A-P Process Tech Is Just As Key To Its Foundry Business As 14A, And Chipzilla Is Further Sharing Its Benefits Over 18A Semiconductor manufacturing is a super-hard business, and Intel is working really hard to get its Foundry up to standards through the accelerated development of advanced process nodes and packaging technologies. Given its immense progress with 18A and the buzz surrounding its next process technologies, such as 14A, Intel Foundry is shaping up well. But they have a lot […]

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As Intel primes its 18A-P process technology at external customers, the company is sharing new insights into its enhanced performance & features. Intel's External Customer-Focused 18A-P Process Node Offers 9% Performance Boost or 18% Power Savings Versus 18A Intel's 18A process technology is ramping up well, with Panther Lake volume being increased significantly in the months ahead. As 18A becomes the standard for Intel's in-house chips, the company is also tuning its enhanced 18A-P node, which is a key technology aimed at attracting external Foundry customers. At VLSI, Intel will be sharing some more details about the features and enhancements […]

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