The process node Intel 18a It seems to be offering the necessary characteristics to compete with the best node of the Taiwanese manufacturer TSMC and your process N2.
Intel 18A is equated with the N2 node of TSMC
According to the latest information, the process node Intel 18a It seems to be up to compete with N2 of TSMC, After some rumors that indicated that Intel was having some problems with this development, which is crucial for the manufacture of its next CPUS Core, Gpus Arc, etc.
What is commented is that the Intel 18A node has a SRAM density similar to that of the TSMC N2 process node. The TSMC manufacturer is currently the largest manufacturer of advanced chips in the world and is usually Dependency of TSMC technology, which currently manufactures some of Intel products.
SAT IN @ieee_isscc Session 29: Sram
1st Paper: $ TSM 38 MB/MM2 N2 HD SRAM
2nd Paper: $ Intc 38 MB/mm2 18A HD SRAM
3rd Paper: @Mediaatek 3NM TCAM
4th Paper: @Synopysys 38 MB/MM2 3NM HD SRAMIt's a Battle Royale.
– 𝐷orge. 𝐼𝑎atch Februry 19, 2025
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It is mentioned that one of the great implementations of the 18A node is the use of BSPDN (Backside Power Delivery), which is said to transfer the energy supply process to the back of the wafer. This is an almost unprecedented achievement in the semiconductor industry, which will allow a greater energy efficiency and less interference in electricity supplyso the electrical signal will be more stable and less fluctuating.
The node would have a Macrobits density of 38.1 MB/mm²also with large matrix configuration. Different cell provisions SRAM They will bring varied densities, but in general, things look quite optimistic. However, although there is much optimism, the node must still pass the production stage and if it can have a rate of performance that makes it viable. We will keep you aware of these novelties.
