Judging By the news of the rare Intel successes in tablets segment , attempts to promote processors with integrated modems within the family SoFIA bearing fruit , although in monetary terms more appropriate to talk about the cost. To gain a foothold in the lower price segment, Intel began to collaborate with the Chinese processors developers , and if created in partnership with Rockchip products already supplied , then the prospects for cooperation with Spreadtrum cause some doubts .
On quarterly reporting conference Intel representatives were quick to say that cooperation with Spreadtrum will continue to just deal with the developer is still being coordinated; Specialists from both companies have already formed plans for the future. However, before the release of the actual product is far. But the rate of increase in sales of products SoFIA 3G-R, created in conjunction with Rockchip, the company Intel is quite happy. Solutions SoFIA supporting LTE networks will come to market early next year.
Samples making SoFIA LTE first generation, combining architecture and integrated Cherry Trail LTE-modem, is already available as part of the family Atom x3, and are certified in wireless networks. The digital modem with support for Intel 7360 LTE Cat.10 customers will receive more this year. Products Class SoFIA LTE slightly delayed relative to the original schedule, but the levels of yield copies, Intel is very pleased. Mass production will begin in the first half of 2016.
By the end of the year, Intel promises to improve the profitability of tablet-modem directions for $ 800 million. And now this has been achieved by a third. The list of measures to reduce costs in this area Intel will introduce the public in the next quarter, at an event for investors. In the last quarter, Intel managed to produce 9.9 million Products for tablets, 11% more than in the second quarter of last year.