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   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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