For those interested in the microprocessor market, and the tussle between Intel and AMD, we've just posted an interesting analysis piece on the site - Will AMD separate manufacturing and design?Written by Suzanne Deffree, Managing Editor, News of our sister title Electronic News, it considers the struggle of AMD to bring its long-awaited "asset-smart" plans to light.
The issue flared up again after a Texas-based newspaper wrongly reported recently that the company's newly appointed CEO Dirk Meyer had confirmed fabless plans.
What will AMD's strategy be, with Meyer in the chair? What will be the fate of its fabs? Could AMD be about to split into two divisions working under one corporate umbrella? What of its (ATI) partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and its partnership with foundry Chartered? These are the points covered in the piece.
Read the full analysis - Will AMD separate manufacturing and design?
Read the full analysis - Will AMD separate manufacturing and design?
See also: Electronics Weekly's focus on x86 microprocessors, a roundup of content related to x86 microprocessor technologies and developments.
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