Is 18A Node The Last Hope for Intel? [Video]

“I’ve bet the whole company on 18A,” Intel CEO Patrick P. Gelsinger said in an interview earlier this year. This statement highlighted the critical importance of Intel’s 18A process technology, not just for the company’s future but potentially for the entire chip industry. 

Intel 18A represents the culmination of the company’s ambitious “five nodes in four years” strategy, which aims to regain process leadership by 2025. This manufacturing process uses technologies like RibbonFET gate-all-around transistors and PowerVia backside power delivery, from which Intel promises significant improvements in performance and efficiency. 

It’s not just about technological advancement; it’s about reclaiming Intel’s position as a leader in chip manufacturing and establishing a strong foothold in the foundry business. This is their biggest innovation since Intel introduced FinFETs to HVM in 2011. Intel Foundry Services (IFS) is banking on 18A to attract customers and compete with industry giants like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung. 

However, 18A’s potential extends beyond consumer …