Asianometry Lessons from Intel's First Foundry
Jan 12, 2025
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Today, Intel seeks to remake itself into a full-service foundry with Intel Foundry Services. But did you know that this is not their first foundry? Some 15 years ago, Intel had Intel Custom Foundry, or ICF. Most people today hardly remember ICF. Intel was so low-key about it. But at its peak it had a billion dollars in revenue contracts, strong support by the ecosystem, over a thousand multi-national employees. And ten plus customers - many won over from TSMC. In today's video, the rise and fall of Intel’s first foundry. And the lessons to be learned for its second.
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