11th Feb 09
Intel's new processor to pack graphic
part and main processor in single chip
Intel has announced to spend $ 7billion over the next
two years to build 32 nm semiconductor fabs in U.S. Intel's
CEO and President Paul Ottelini said, "We're investing
in America to keep Intel and our nation at the forefront
of innovation"
This investment is expected to create 45,000 jobs in U.S.
The first Intel processors to be built using this technology
are codenamed "Westmere" and will initially be
used in desktop and mobile mainstream systems. Westmere
combines Intel's latest high-performance micro-architecture
("Nehalem") with graphics capability integrated
into the processor.
Westmere's production is going to be ramped up in 2009.
Additional 32nm products will follow in 2010.
Intel generated 75% of its revenue from offshore sales
but spends more than 75% in U.S.
Whatever Intel innovates in processor area, it will have
multi dimension effects on electronics and semiconductor
industry. By using this Westmere processor in computer motherboards,
a good amount of real estate on motherboard will be saved.
Along with space saving, the PCB design will become less
complex initiating the reverse effect of reduction in number
of layers on printed circuit board.
Its like, the desktop and laptop computer market is slowly
progressing towards a single chip motherboard.
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