Intel embraces the multi-foundry approach, currently outsourcing 30% of its wafer production to TSMC

In a nutshell: Intel's decision to maintain a multi-foundry approach reflects the practical necessities of collaborating with external suppliers. While the company remains committed to achieving fabrication self-sufficiency one day, this goal is now balanced against product competitiveness and time-to-market considerations. Intel's semiconductor manufacturing strategy has undergone drastic changes over the past few years, reflecting both historical trends in the industry and the company's shifting priorities. Once committed to eliminating its reliance on external foundries – a goal rooted in its long-standing identity as an integrated device manufacturer (IDM) – Intel has now embraced a permanent multi-foundry approach, outsourcing approximately 30 percent of its wafer production to TSMC. According to Intel's VP of Investor Relations, John Pitzer, the company now views TSMC as a valuable supplier that fosters healthy competition with Intel's own foundry operations. During a recent in ... Read full article.