Intel head has decided to talk about the initiatives in the field of contract semiconductors manufacturing . Note that Intel representatives throughout the reporting conference repeated lack of a catastrophic underload capacity. Yes, the company has large reserves of the previous generation, but it will take advantage of the situation to save resources on preparing for the release of more advanced products. Intel expects to save about $ 1 billion in capital investments. The company will be able to use more production space and equipment to prepare for the release of 14-nanometer products, which will be mastered in the second half of the year.
Otellini said that the company's customer in the face of Altera in the bear future will get made on 14-nanometer technology products, because one of the principles of Intel participation in this business is the economic feasibility. Advanced process technologies do contract manufacturing of semiconductors beneficial for both Intel, and for its customers. The first customers got finished products in the first quarter, but they certainly were released using 22-nm technology.
The second important principle operate as a contract manufacturer Intel believes a ban on competition promotion . In this sense, Intel will note release processors with ARM architecture.
The third principle Intel believes the desire to create a strategic partnership with client, which would extend beyond the normal relationship of customer and contractor. Intel expects to receive some sort of feedback from customers, in addition to payment for services. The company is committed to increasing the number of customers.