Comments on: Intel roadmap teases 14nm mobile chips in 2014

By: CyberGusa

CyberGusa — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:16:00 +0000

There are often delays when switching to a new FAB, especially one dealing with any significant architectural changes. The number of problems they often have to deal with can easily make us wonder how they have kept up with Moore’s Law for so long.

Mind Ivy Bridge introduces some new and up till now untested technology like the previously mentioned FinFETs (Tri-Gate Transistors) and new technology often has unforeseen issues they have to deal with that don’t turn up until the final phases of production.

However, dealing with such issues is nothing new to Intel and by the time Haswell and Silvermont comes out they would have ironed out the problems and that means those updates should be much less of a hassle.

Though the delay could still be artificial, as the original rumor was that they were delaying to give more time to clear Sandy Bridge stock. Though things like perfecting the drivers for the new GMA could have also factored even if that was true.

By: CyberGusa

CyberGusa — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:16:00 +0000

By: Benjamin Puna

Benjamin Puna — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:21:00 +0000

They can’t even get Ivy Bridge out on time! Good Luck Intel!!! (Yeah I know this is their Mobile platform..But still)

By: Mr. Neutron

Mr. Neutron — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:12:00 +0000

We’re making good progress on computers and main screens,

but the guys working on warp drive and transporter beams need to be fired and replaced.

By: Mr. Neutron

Mr. Neutron — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:12:00 +0000

We’re making good progress on computers and main screens,

but the guys working on warp drive and transporter beams need to be fired and replaced.

By: Lon Grove

Lon Grove — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:19:00 +0000

Thanks for the heads-up.

By: CyberGusa

CyberGusa — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:07:00 +0000

Yeah, the 14nm Airmont has been on the ATOM roadmap for awhile now.

22nm Silvermont is for next year and is when they’ll not only be adding FinFETs but re-working the whole ATOM architecture.

While Broadwell will be the 14nm FAB that’ll replace Haswell for Intel’s higher end Core i-Series range.