Intel 45nm fab to open in 45 days

[G3XC]

In 45 days, Intel will open its first high-volume facility for building chips that use a 45-nanometer manufacturing process.

The facility, called Fab 32, is a new one built in Chandler, Ariz., said spokesman Nick Knupffer, in an interview here at the VMworld conference. Most of Intel's current chips are built with a process that permits 65-nanometer circuitry elements, but the new 45-nanometer process will mean more circuits can fit on the same area of silicon wafer.

Intel currently builds 45-nanometer processors at its D1D facility in Oregon, but Fab 32 will be geared for high-volume manufacturing.

Intel rival Advanced Micro Devices has just begun its transition to 65-nanometer processors.


A dime sits atop a wafer of processors built with Intel's 45-nanometer manufacturing process.

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[evoic]

Someone pointed out that AMD went to 65nm in Dec. 06'.

That hardly seems like, "Intel rival Advanced Micro Devices has just begun its transition to 65-nanometer processors."

However, Intel still rules the roost for now.

[Shintai]

I´m mostly interested in the lower power consumption. Specially now competitions aint as rough. Stuff like the 40W 3.16Gfz dualcore and such I really like.

I´m simply too old I guess to listen on 5000rpm+ fans anymore...

[DoubleZero]

This is a very good news for the AMD fanpois here on XS.

Remembering the amount of Intel fanboys that said and had the dumb notion intel didn't had 45nm already because didn't need to, i won't say it's good news for the AMD fanboys, but funny news.

[Emerica]

I am beginning to think you have some serious problems


This is good news for anyone who uses computers, 45nm = higher clock and lower power consumption

Agreed, it's good news for everyone. AMD and Intel just bring competition to the market and that lowers prices, we can't lose.

[Aerou]

I´m mostly interested in the lower power consumption. Specially now competitions aint as rough. Stuff like the 40W 3.16Gfz dualcore and such I really like.

I´m simply too old I guess to listen on 5000rpm+ fans anymore...

talk about highend graphics cards nowadays, they should worry about consumption, not 65nm Brisbanes

[nn_step]

minus it being inaccurate.. umm ok

[freeloader]

is there BAN option for admins and mods on thos forum? Or at least DELETE for stupid posts?

Totally off topic, but yes there is indeed a "ban" option on the board. I know, Movieman recently gave me a 3 day vacation.

[JumpingJack]

Someone pointed out that AMD went to 65nm in Dec. 06'.

That hardly seems like, "Intel rival Advanced Micro Devices has just begun its transition to 65-nanometer processors."

However, Intel still rules the roost for now.

AMD launched 65 nm in Dec 06, we saw actual chips in mid January, AMD finished their transistion of Fab 36 to all 65 nm by mid Q2 as I recall...

The report in inaccurate, AMD has a matrue 65 nm process and is in full production.

Jack

[Kingcarcas]

^^^^ You can probably pick to ignore certain users posts....Anyone know how big 65nm and 90nm are compared to a dime?

[Solarfall]

thats good for the people living in Oregon.. that new fab is sure to create a lot of new jobs..
and the new amd chip is looking very nice imo.

[BeardyMan]

45nm hmm i can see 1.00V vids 2.66ghz already

[hollo]

pr0n

[bullet2urbrain]

pr0n

QFT, wonder what camera they used for that.

Also i see this as good news although as NN said its inaccurate, as i seem to recall the AMD sitting in my box is 65nm and i've had it for a good while

[StealthyFish]

AMD launched 65 nm in Dec 06, we saw actual chips in mid January, AMD finished their transistion of Fab 36 to all 65 nm by mid Q2 as I recall...

The report in inaccurate, AMD has a matrue 65 nm process and is in full production.

Jack

lol. I wouldn't go as far as to say AMD has a mature 65nm process... they still have some feats to conquer before you can say it's a mature process.

[Vapor]

Penryn is only 1/2in by 1/3in? Holy crap...

[Blauhung]

Penryn is only 1/2in by 1/3in? Holy crap...

you should see silverthorne, that thing is tiny.

[The_Beast]

Penryn is only 1/2in by 1/3in? Holy crap...

I'd say

I heard it was only 44 days till fab opening

BTW woot for high-k gate dielectrics

[SiGfever]

I´m mostly interested in the lower power consumption. Specially now competitions aint as rough. Stuff like the 40W 3.16Gfz dualcore and such I really like.

I´m simply too old I guess to listen on 5000rpm+ fans anymore...

Me too, bring on the low watts.

[nn_step]

lol. I wouldn't go as far as to say AMD has a mature 65nm process... they still have some feats to conquer before you can say it's a mature process.

considering that AMD has better 65nm yields than Intel does and that Intel claims they have a mature process.
There are only two logical conclusions:
1) AMD's 65nm process is mature and Intel is lying (marketing bull)
or
2) Neither AMD nor Intel's 65nm Process is mature and thus Intel's previous statements about their 65nm process is a lie (Lying to stock holders)

Now, which do you believe is more true

[red]

considering that AMD has better 65nm yields than Intel

never ceasing to amuse I see

[nn_step]

never ceasing to amuse I see

So what do you think being able to pull more working Dies off a wafer means?

[njkid32]

Damnit, why did I move to Virginia.. I used to live in the next town over. I bet they have some good trash there

[Movieman]

Damnit, why did I move to Virginia.. I used to live in the next town over. I bet they have some good trash there

You moved because your roommate would have killed you had you stayed!

[BulldogPO]

Very good news indeed, I´m waiting for Yorkfield