Nvidia and Broadcom Collaborate with Intel on Chip Manufacturing

Chip designers Nvidia and Broadcom have begun conducting tests of Intel's manufacturing process. These tests indicate a growing confidence in Intel’s ability to produce advanced chips amid its attempts to revive its foundry business.

According to sources close to the situation, these tests have not been previously disclosed and suggest that both companies are edging closer to making a significant financial commitment to Intel. If they decide to proceed, it could lead to contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

A successful partnership could greatly benefit Intel, which has struggled with delays and is still seeking its first major chip designer as a customer in its contract manufacturing segment. The revenue from such contracts would serve as a much-needed endorsement for Intel during a challenging phase.

Additionally, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is also assessing whether Intel's 18A manufacturing process meets its requirements, although it has not been confirmed if AMD has sent test chips for manufacturing. An AMD representative declined to comment on the matter.

An Intel spokesperson stated, "We don’t comment on specific customers but continue to see strong interest and engagement on Intel 18A across our ecosystem." This quote reflects Intel's optimism about the potential of its manufacturing technologies.

The tests that Nvidia and Broadcom are conducting utilize Intel’s 18A process, which encompasses a range of advanced technologies developed over several years. This process is designed to produce sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) processors and other intricate chips.

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