Nvidia and Broadcom Conduct Tests with Intel's Foundry Process

Chip manufacturers Nvidia and Broadcom are currently testing Intel's manufacturing capabilities, a move that highlights an increasing level of trust in Intel's ability to produce advanced chips, despite its recent struggles.

According to sources familiar with the situation, these tests—previously unreported—suggest that both Nvidia and Broadcom are assessing whether to invest substantial amounts in manufacturing contracts with Intel.

A positive outcome from these evaluations could lead to significant revenues for Intel and validate its foundry services, which have been under pressure due to production delays and the lack of major clients interested in its offerings.

In addition to Nvidia and Broadcom, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is also looking into Intel's 18A manufacturing process to see if it aligns with their requirements. However, it is currently unclear whether AMD has actually submitted any test chips for fabrication. AMD has not provided any comments on this matter.

An Intel representative mentioned, "We don’t comment on specific customers but continue to see strong interest and engagement on Intel 18A across our ecosystem.”

The manufacturing tests being conducted by Nvidia and Broadcom utilize Intel's 18A technology, a collection of advanced techniques designed over the years to produce sophisticated chips, specifically targeting markets such as artificial intelligence (AI).

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