Yesterday during the reporting quarterly conference the head of Intel said that the release level of 14-nm processors will be faster than planned. It would sound great if it was said half a year ago. But no. Due to the high level of defect at the beginning of 14-nm processors production mass production decisions has been delayed by about a year. Intel is not alone faced with difficulties in the transition to FinFET transistors coupled with decreasing scale process technology. Smooth transfer to the start of mass production of 16-nm FinFET structures for one quarter accompanies the introduction of new technological processes on the lines of TSMC.
The company argued that there were no problems with the level of defect. However, the start of mass production of 16-nanometer chips at TSMC factories moved from the second quarter to the third. This may mean that production will begin closer to September. In this case, TSMC offers two 16-nm process technology: CLN16FF and CLN16FF +. Transition from CLN20SOC (20 nm) to CLN16FF promises a 40% performance increase solutions as opting for CLN16FF + may give a further 15% capacity or a 30% reduction in consumption. Related Products :
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