It is believed that after the transition to Intel former vice-president to Qualcomm processor put an end to the development of new generations SoFIA processors with integrated modems. With their help, Intel has long tried to "like" the Chinese partners in the face of development Spreadtrum Communication processors and RDA Microelectronics.
I must say that even representatives of Spreadtrum not really believe in the success of the entire venture, especially considering the need to create x86-compatible platforms with the integrated modem. However, as reported by DigiTimes website, as early as this month, Intel will begin to ship samples of 14-nm processors released for Spreadtrum. The latter, in turn, hopes to find a use for these processors in smartphones Samsung brand. The Korean manufacturer has already used earlier Spreadtrum CPUs with some models of its smartphones, and among Chinese competitors products this developer processors quite popular. Issued on 14-nanometer technology processors Intel forces Spreadtrum will be prescribed in the smartphone Samsung mid-range in the middle of next year.
By the way, part of Spreadtrum processor will order TSMC company , but they will be released on 16 nm technology. Services of the contractor within the 28-nm and 16-nm technology use and LG Electronics, but Intel is the first to start issuance of ARM-compatible processor LG's 10-nm technology. Intel has a representative office in Shanghai, which is engaged in work with Chinese customers towards contract manufacturing of semiconductor products.