Bangkok--24 Jun--Frost & Sullivan Thailand
Intel's latest addition, the 3D Transistor, to sustain Moore's law that states transistors double every 2 years is a breakthrough in the industry. But this introduction will make Intel lead the chip making which will contribute in every aspect of life, from the mini-handheld devices to large systems in business.
As usual, Intel's approach has been to change and lead the way into future computing. The industry trends in the low-cost, low-power solutions along with large cloud solutions. Though Intel has been slow in penetrating into several segments such as smart phones, tablets, this new 3D transistor introduction will be a shot in the arm to penetrate into several of these products and applications.
Intel claims that the new 3D transistor can switch 37% faster than those with 32-nm process in chips that operate at low voltage and at 18% at higher voltages. However, production costs of using the 3D transistor is expected to raise by about 2 to 3% which is compensated by the significant improvement in performance.
So given this performance advantage, Frost & Sullivan observes that Intel will not wait forever to start manufacturing using this 3D technology. Intel will start manufacturing the next generation "Ivy Bridge" processors with this newly introduced 3D transistor technology. It is expected that Intel will completely move into large production of Ivy Bridge using 3D by the year 2012.
This large production initiative will bring Intel closer to several applications such as smart phones, tablets, and other applications that require efficient processing when compared to its previous products.
The opportunity in these applications will make Intel a clear leader in the computing space in each industry given that they are already leaders in the processor space.