Intel's contract manufacturing business has suffered a setback after tests with chipmaker Broadcom failed, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, dealing a blow to the company's turnaround efforts. The tests conducted by Broadcom involved Intel's most advanced manufacturing process known as 18A. Broadcom received the wafers back from Intel last month. The company concluded the manufacturing process is not yet viable to move to high-volume production.
Intel's contract manufacturing business has suffered a setback after tests with chipmaker Broadcom failed, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, dealing a blow to the company's turnaround efforts. The tests conducted by Broadcom involved Intel's most advanced manufacturing process known as 18A. Broadcom received the wafers back from Intel last month. The company concluded the manufacturing process is not yet viable to move to high-volume production.