Intel has begun planning for multi-year cycle of manufacturing expansion at its major wafer fab sites in Ireland, Israel and Oregon, according to Ann Kelleher, general manager of manufacturing and operations.
However, there are also reports that Intel has ended its multi-year dalliance with custom foundry provision.
Kelleher said the move is being made as part of a transformation of Intel from a PC-centric to a data-centric company. As a result Intel will pursue a $300 billion annual available chip market and make a greater diversity of products at higher volumes for a broader set of customers, Kelleher added.
Kelleher did not indicate how much Intel intends to spend at each site over what period of time.
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