We already reported that AMD company will release 32 nm processors in 2010, and IBM is the traditional company partner in the new technology standards . The cost of 32 nm technology development is two times higher than in case of 65 nm technology. Construction of factory for the production of 32 nm chips can cost $ 3,0-3,5 billion . Intel Company has the power to pay all costs, and it wants to build three factories for the production of 32 nm products.
Other semiconductor products manufacturers prefer to share risks and investments. Just like AMD, Chartered Semiconductor, Samsung, Infineon and Freescale. Yesterday, Toshiba (Japanese company) decided to join the group . Toshiba already entered in a cooperation agreement with Japanese company NEC in the area of technological development of 32 nm, but the goal will be the introduction of 32 nm standards in mass production.
Given that seven of the cooperating companies produce a wide range of products, it is clear that 32 nm will present a large benefit . Intel expects to introduce 32 nm processors in the second half of 2009 year .