Intel outsources Core i3 to TSMC's 5nm process

Re:Intel outsources Core i3 to TSMC's 5nm process by bob1029 on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @10:12AM (#25847325)

99% of the barrier is feature size. Producing the feature size starts with photolithography.

If you want to talk about centralizing concerns, look into the number of companies who can produce an EUV light source capable of supplying a photo tool with powerful & precise output 24/7/365.

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Re:Intel outsources Core i3 to TSMC's 5nm process by exhilaration on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @10:25AM (#25847471)

Is there more than one? ASML in the Netherlands is the only company I ever hear mentioned when it comes to photolithography.

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Re:Intel outsources Core i3 to TSMC's 5nm process by ryneandal on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @10:40AM (#25847676)

I'd love to see this answered as well. Do KLA or Lam produce any of this manufacturing equipment?

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Re:Intel outsources Core i3 to TSMC's 5nm process by __alexs on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @10:50AM (#25847823)

There is only ASML.

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Re:Intel outsources Core i3 to TSMC's 5nm process by jabl on Thursday January 21, 2021 @01:13AM (#25856036)

Somebody needs to start a new cutting edge lithography equipment manufacturing company. Bonus points if they name it Kurgan.

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Re:Intel outsources Core i3 to TSMC's 5nm process by raj_khare on Thursday January 21, 2021 @09:27AM (#25859107)

How can I contact you? I've some doubts

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