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This. Strategic misteps, in mobile the most glaring one, plus I'm not sure how, but it seems that the main foundries (TSMC, Global Foundries, Samsung) have all
by doe88 9y ago
This. Strategic misteps, in mobile the most glaring one, plus I'm not sure how, but it seems that the main foundries (TSMC, Global Foundries, Samsung) have all almost caught-up on Intel. I also think this is what have permitted AMD to produce an outstanding new processor.
- arcanus 9y ago> plus I'm not sure how, but it seems that the main foundries (TSMC, Global Foundries, Samsung) have all almost caught-up on Intel This is in part because of Physics getting in the way. Moores law is dying, because the Physics of shrinking transistors further is getting harder and harder
- Shikadi 9y agoAlso, many people don't realize that Intel doesn't make their manufacturing equipment. They work closely with the companies that do, and provide them research and have exclusive deals, but tsmc and Samsung probably buy the same brand fab equipment. Factory construction and such matters a lot too though, Intel closed a plant in new Mexico recently, and the yields were likely lower due to a difference in elevation