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TSMC secures construction permit for 1.4nm fab, aiming for 2027 pilot production

According to cnBeta, Piper Sandler reports that Intel Foundry Services’ 14A (1.4nm) process is being evaluated by major tech and chip players including Apple, Amazon, AMD, Google, Tesla, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Qualcomm, as Intel aims to push IDM 2.0 with 14A and target pilot production by 2027. The process is expected to reduce power by 25-35% and improve per-watt performance by 15-20%, with a 30% gain in logic density, and will use RibbonFET GAA transistors, PowerDirect, and High-NA EUV lithography. Intel has opened the 14A design kit to external customers to boost confidence in yield and delivery, while customers weigh collaboration opportunities for future AI and server workloads.

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TSMC secures construction permit for 1.4nm fab, aiming for 2027 pilot production
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  1. 01According to cnBeta, Apple, Amazon, AMD, Google, Tesla, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Qualcomm are evaluating Intel Foundry Services’ 14A (1.4nm) process.
  2. 02The 14A node is positioned as Intel’s core platform under IDM 2.0, with external customers being engaged as assessments proceed.
  3. 03Compared with the upcoming 18A node, 14A is expected to cut power by 25-35%, boost per-watt performance by 15-20%, and increase logic density by 30%.
  4. 0414A integrates RibbonFET GAA transistors, PowerDirect architecture, and relies on High-NA EUV lithography.
  5. 05Intel has opened the 14A design kit to external customers to bolster confidence in yield and delivery ahead of potential collaborations for AI/servers; pilot production targeted for 2027.

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