This Could Significantly Boost Intel's Profit Margin
ExtremeTech is reporting that Intel has broken ground on its first semiconductor foundry that will produce chips on a 450-millimeter semiconductor wafer.
After the initial investments are made, the costs associated with running a 450-millimeter semiconductor foundry over a current 300-millimeter foundry are significantly less for the same output. In fact, GlobalFoundries estimates that the capital expenditures associated with running a 450-millimeter foundry will be 25% lower than its 300-millimeter counterpart.
In the following video, Fool contributor Steve Heller explains the importance of this milestone and how it could ultimately help Intel improve its gross profitability longer term.
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