Intel is gearing up for its flagship foundry event, IFS Direct Connect, set to take place in San Jose, California. This event is poised to unveil the future trajectory of semiconductor technology.
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Key figures such as Intel’s CEO, Pat Gelsinger, and Stuart Pann, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Intel Foundry Services, are expected to be featured prominently. The focus of the event will be on defining the foundry’s strategic vision for the future.
It is highly anticipated that updates on ongoing semiconductor developments, including Intel’s 20A set for mass production in 2024, will be revealed. Moreover, insights into the company’s next-generation nodes, such as the 18A and beyond, as entering into the sub-2nm era, are also expected.
Beyond semiconductor advancements, Intel has hinted at divulging information about the “world’s first AI system foundry.” Although the specifics of what an AI system foundry entails remain undisclosed, it is likely to be a production source heavily influenced by AI capabilities. Pat Gelsinger himself will reveal details about this in a session titled “Siliconomy and the AI System Foundry: How Intel is At the Center of the Next Inflection Point.”
In discussions about China, Pat mentions a notable gap of approximately 10 years between China’s semiconductor endeavors and those of the leading fabs globally. Highlighted at CES 2024 and in IFS press briefings, Team Blue asserts that it stands at an “inflection point” in the industry. This positioning suggests that Intel is poised to lead the way in the future of semiconductors, particularly in the realm of AI integration.
The tech industry eagerly awaits the revelations of IFS Direct Connect, with the event scheduled for February 21, 2024, commencing at 8:30 PST with a keynote from Pat Gelsinger. Observers are keenly anticipating the insights and advancements that will shape the next phase of semiconductor innovation.
