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  • Apple Secures TSMC’s Entire First Run of 3nm Chips

    Apple Secures TSMC’s Entire First Run of 3nm Chips

    Apple reportedly bought up TSMC’s entire first run of 3nm chips, giving the iPhone maker a significant advantage over rivals.

    TSMC is the world’s most advanced chipmaker and the sole supplier of the chips Apple uses in its iPhones, iPads, and most Macs. The company is leading the charge in 3nm chips, which will offer increased performance and battery life, and Apple has already purchased its entire first-run supply, according to AppleInsider.

    Interestingly, Apple has also cut its overall order, although it is unclear by how much. Nonetheless, reports indicate TSMC’s first-run yield may be better than expected, leaving Apple with more chips than it planned for.

  • Intel Loses $8 Billion Market Value in ‘Historic Collapse’

    Intel Loses $8 Billion Market Value in ‘Historic Collapse’

    Intel’s recovery hit a major speed bump Friday as the company saw $8 billion of its market value wiped away, surprising analysts.

    Intel has been working to reclaim its spot as the world’s top chipmaker but has been experiencing setbacks in recent months. The company announced a surprise $500 million loss at the end of July, but that doesn’t begin to compare with the bloodbath resulting from the company’s latest announcement.

    Late Thursday, Intel gave guidance for the upcoming quarter that was billions below analysts’ expectations. Analysts were expecting $14 billion in revenue, but Intel’s guidance for Q1 was in the $10.5 to $11.5 billion range.

    “No words can portray or explain the historic collapse of Intel,” said Rosenblatt Securities’ Hans Mosesmann, according to Reuters, who says the analyst was among 21 analysts that cut Intel’s price target.

    Intel, like many companies, is struggling with a slump in the computer market as post-pandemic demand has significantly slowed. The company is also facing a slowdown in the data center market, a segment it has traditionally dominated.

    Read More: AMD Continues to Chip Away at Intel’s Server Dominance

    None of that, however, compares to the challenges Intel faces catching up with its rivals in the technology department. TSMC has a significant technological lead over virtually every other chipmaker. What’s more, Intel’s biggest rival, AMD, relies on TSMC to manufacture its chips. This has helped AMD make major headway against Intel, both in the computer and data center space.

    “AMD’s Genoa and Bergamo (data center) chips have a strong price-performance advantage compared to Intel’s Sapphire Rapids processors, which should drive further AMD share gains,” said Matt Wegner, an analyst at YipitData, told Reuters.

    Unfortunately, analysts believe Intel’s troubles may be just beginning.

    “It is now clear why Intel needs to cut so much cost as the company’s original plans prove to be fantasy,” brokerage Bernstein said.

    “The magnitude of the deterioration is stunning, and brings potential concern to the company’s cash position over time.”

  • TSMC Readies 3nm Chips for Next-Gen Macs and iPhones

    TSMC Readies 3nm Chips for Next-Gen Macs and iPhones

    TSMC is preparing to mass produce its next generation 3nm chips, which will be used in Apple’s Macs and iPhones.

    TSMC is the world’s leading chipmaker and the primary one Apple relies on. The company has a significant technological lead over its rivals and is already moving to 3nm chips.

    According to DigiTimes, the company is preparing to mass produce the new chips, which Apple will use in its next-gen devices. The outlet reports that TSCM will hold a ceremony on December 29, at Fab 18, to launch production of the new chip.

    Apple already has a significant lead, in both performance and battery life, in its mobile devices. Moving to the 3nm semiconductors will only help widen that lead even more.

  • TSMC’s Arizona Plant Will Have Its Most Advanced Capabilities

    TSMC’s Arizona Plant Will Have Its Most Advanced Capabilities

    TSMC’s founder Morris Chang has confirmed the company’s Arizona plant will feature its most advanced capabilities.

    TSMC is the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, manufacturing chips for Apple, Qualcomm, Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and others. The company is in a precarious position, however, as a result of escalating tension between Taiwan and China, not to mention the threat of a Chinese invasion.

    According to CNN, TSMC seems to be hedging its bets, bringing its most advanced manufacturing capabilities to the Arizona foundries it is building.

    “Chips are very important products,” TSMC’s founder Morris Chang said at press briefing Monday. “It seems that people are only starting to realize this recently, and as a result, lots of people out there are envious of Taiwan’s chip manufacturing.”

    “I not only believe, but know for a fact that the cost of manufacturing chips in the US will be at least 55% higher than in Taiwan,” Chang at another press event Saturday..

  • Apple Plans to Purchase Chips From TSMC’s Arizona Plant

    Apple Plans to Purchase Chips From TSMC’s Arizona Plant

    Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly said the company will purchase chips from a plant in Arizona, a major step toward supply chain diversification.

    Apple relies on TSMC exclusively for the manufacture of its custom silicon. While Apple has relied on TSMC for its iPhone and iPad chips for years, the company announced its plans to transition its entire Mac lineup to its own custom silicon, chips TSMC continues to manufacture.

    According to Bloomberg, Cook has said Apple will source chips from TSMC’s new factory:

    “We’ve already made a decision to be buying out of a plant in Arizona, and this plant in Arizona starts up in ’24, so we’ve got about two years ahead of us on that one, maybe a little less,” Cook said.

    As CNBC points out, TSMC recently announced it was going to establish a second factory in Arizona to meet “strong customer demand.”

    Given the importance of TSMC’s role in Apple’s products, it’s not surprising Apple would be moving to source chips from the US plant. Taiwan is in a precarious position, with the threat of invasion by China.

    Apple is not the only company looking to diversify its supply lines away from Taiwan. MediaTek recently signaled it would be open to moving some manufacturing away from the island.

  • MediaTek Opens the Door to a Move Away From Taiwan

    MediaTek Opens the Door to a Move Away From Taiwan

    MediaTek, one of the world’s leading smartphone chipmakers, is open to the possibility of moving away from Taiwan, at least ‘incrementally.’

    MediaTek is a Taiwanese firm that designs semiconductors for some of the world’s most popular smartphones. The company relies heavily on TSMC to manufacture the chips, making its supply chain heavily dependent on its home country of Taiwan.

    According to Reuters, the increasing tensions between the US and China are forcing MediaTek and other companies to consider diversifying their supply chains.

    “Very large (equipment manufacturers) will require their chip suppliers to have multiple sources, like from Taiwan and from U.S., or from Germany or from Europe,” said Rick Tsai, MediaTek Inc Chief Executive. “I think in those cases, we will have to find multiple sources for the same chip if the business warrants that.”

    While TSMC may manufacture MediaTek’s most advanced chips, the company does rely on others for its less advanced designs. MediaTek has struck a deal with Intel to expand the use of its foundries and plans to make use of TSMC’s Arizona foundry once it’s operational. At the same time, Tsai warned TSMC’s US production would not be able to fully meet demand and replace the role Taiwan plays.

    “But is that going to be enough? No. Not by far,” he said.

  • TSMC Eyeing Major Expansion of Arizona Semiconductor Presence

    TSMC Eyeing Major Expansion of Arizona Semiconductor Presence

    The CHIPS Act appears to be paying off, with TSMC looking to significantly expand its semiconductor presence in Arizona.

    TSMC is the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer. The company builds chips for the world’s biggest companies and most popular devices. Like its rivals, TSMC was no doubt waiting to see if the US CHIPS Act passed, making some $53 billion available to semiconductor manufacturers that expand production in the US.

    According to The Wall Street Journal, TSMC is investigating the possibility of building a second chip plant in Arizona. The company began construction on its first Arizona plant in mid-2021.

    TSMC told the Journal that it is constructing a building that could eventually serve as a second fab. The company said that, while no final decision has been made, it may eventually add advanced chip-building capacity at that location.

    Arizona has emerged as the center of a resurgence of American chip-making, with TSMC and Intel investing heavily in the state.

  • TSMC Stops Production for Chinese Biren Technology Amid US Sanctions

    TSMC Stops Production for Chinese Biren Technology Amid US Sanctions

    Pressure is mounting on China’s semiconductor industry as TSMC has stopped making chips for Chinese startup Biren Technology.

    TSMC is the world’s leading semiconductor maker. Although based in Taiwan, the company is still subject to US export rules since it uses technology based on US tech. The US has been cracking down on China’s semiconductor industry, banning any companies that use American tech from selling advanced chips to China.

    Biren Technology is the latest casualty, with TSMC saying it has stopped production for the Chinese startup, according to Bloomberg. Biren makes advanced AI chips that compete with Nvidia’s offerings, which are now banned from being sold in China.

    Interestingly, Biren’s internal investigation concluded its chip designs were not covered by US export regulations, and TSMC has yet to conclude its own investigation. Nonetheless, the Taiwanese manufacturer appears to be taking the drastic step of stopping production in an effort to ensure it remains compliant and doesn’t risk running afoul of US law.

    Biren’s misfortune is only going to add to China’s semiconductor woes, with reports already claiming the country’s semiconductor industry is in the midst of collapse.

  • TSMC Warns a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Would Shut It Down

    TSMC Warns a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Would Shut It Down

    TSMC is sounding the warning about a potential Chinese invasion, saying such an eventually would effectively shut down the chipmaker.

    TSMC is the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, with its chips used in smartphones, computers, and other products. Apple, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, Nvidia, and MediaTek are just a few of the companies that rely on TSMC’s foundries, as do many Chinese companies. With the ongoing threat of a Chinese invasion, companies and governments are increasingly concerned about what the impact would be.

    In an interview with CNN, TSMC Chair Mark Liu directly addressed the concerns, saying an invasion would hurt everyone.

    “The war brings no winners, everybody’s losers,” Liu said.

    When asked if China would consider invading Taiwan specifically to control TSMC, which it relies on heavily for its semiconductors, Liu made it clear that controlling TSMC by force would not work.

    “Nobody can control TSMC by force,” Liu added. “If you take a military force or invasion, you will render TSMC factory not operable. Because this is such sophisticated manufacturing facilities, it depends on the real-time connection with the outside world, with Europe, with Japan, with US, from materials to chemicals to spare parts to engineering software and diagnosis.

    “If you take it over by force, it can no longer make it operable.”

    The interview comes at a time when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is visiting the island, bringing condemnation from China and a warning of “targeted military operations.”

  • US Chip Deal Would Stop Companies From Expanding Advanced Chip Production in China

    US Chip Deal Would Stop Companies From Expanding Advanced Chip Production in China

    The US passed a major piece of legislation aimed at revitalizing US semiconductor manufacturing, but it also does much to inhibit China’s chip industry.

    The semiconductor bill reserves approximately $52 billion to help companies build factories and foundries in the US. As Bloomberg points out, however, a major clause of the bill would preclude any company that accepts the funds from expanding advanced chip production in China.

    The terms of the bill would prohibit companies from increasing production of chips that are more advanced than 28-nanometer designs in China, or other countries of concern, such as Russia. The restriction is in effect for ten years. Companies would still be able to get exceptions to produce 28-nanometer chips for China and other countries of concern.

    Compared to modern chips, 28-nanometer designs are several generations old, first produced at TSMC in 2011. Nonetheless, the chips are still used in some smartphones and automobiles.

    It remains to be seen what the long-term impact would be on China’s semiconductor industry, but the move is sure to exacerbate already tense relations between China and the US. The restrictions could also limit TSMC, Intel, and other companies growth since China is currently the world’s largest semiconductor market.

    Ultimately, some chipmakers may decide the additional funding isn’t worth the long-term cost.

  • Intel Scores MediaTek As Foundry Customer

    Intel Scores MediaTek As Foundry Customer

    Intel has scored a major victory, securing Taiwan’s MediaTek as a customer for its foundry services.

    Intel has been working to revitalize its semiconductor business, and providing foundry services to other companies has been a major part of that revitalization. According to Reuters, the company has secured a contract to produce chips for MediaTek, one of the leading semiconductor design firms whose designs are used in a wide range of mobile devices.

    “That’s a pretty big deal for us to engage a customer from Taiwan and them betting on us to grow and try this. And so this is a major anchor customer win,” Randhir Thakur, president of Intel Foundry Services, told Reuters.

    The move is a testament to Intel’s success in establishing its foundry business, especially since MediaTek has a carefully developed reputation for designing some of the highest-quality chips in the business. Some Qualcomm and Samsung chips — both of which were manufactured by Samsung — have struggled with heat issues.

    Read more: Intel Moves Up 2025 Chip Tech a Full Six Months

    In contrast, MediaTek has relied on TSMC, a company whose manufacturing processes are considered more advanced than those of other companies. As a result, MediaTek has not been plagued with the same heat issues as its rivals.

    The fact that the company is willing to invest in Intel’s foundry services is a huge vote of confidence in the latter’s abilities.

    “When you go into a foundry, you’re putting at risk about two years of work,” said TechInsights’ chip economist Dan Hutcheson. “If something happens and the foundry can’t pull it off, you’ve lost that design window in that market window.”

    While the contract is a big win for Intel, MediaTek made clear it will continue with a multi-vendor approach.

    “MediaTek has always adopted a multi-sourcing strategy,” MediaTek said in a statement. “In addition to maintaining close partnership with TSMC in advanced process nodes, this collaboration will enhance MediaTek’s supply for mature process nodes.”

  • Volkswagen and STMicro Partner to Design New Automotive Semiconductors

    Volkswagen and STMicro Partner to Design New Automotive Semiconductors

    Volkwagen and STMicro are working together to design new semiconductors for automobiles in a bid to ease the chip shortage.

    Automakers have been struggling to keep up with demand as semiconductors are in short supply. The problem has been exacerbated by the increasing complexity of vehicles, especially with the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). According to International Business Times, Volkswagen and STMicro are designing new chips that will be manufactured by TSMC.

    “With the planned direct cooperation with ST and TSMC, we are actively shaping our entire semiconductor supply chain,” said Murat Aksel, Volkswagen’s purchasing head.

    “We’re ensuring the production of the exact chips we need for our cars and securing the supply of critical microchips for years to come.”

    Interestingly, the new partnership will not impact Volkwagen’s Cariad software unit, which has an existing deal with Qualcomm.

  • Samsung Beats TSMC to 3-Nanometer Chip Production

    Samsung Beats TSMC to 3-Nanometer Chip Production

    Samsung has achieved a major milestone, beating rival TSMC to 3-nanometer production.

    TSMC and Samsung both produce mobile chips used in smartphones, tablets, and more. While TSMC is considered the industry leader, Samsung has built quite a business making its own chips, as well as making chips for other companies. Samsung has now begun production of its 3nm chips, ushering in the next generation of performance and power efficiency.

    “Samsung has grown rapidly as we continue to demonstrate leadership in applying next-generation technologies to manufacturing, such as foundry industry’s first High-K Metal Gate, FinFET, as well as EUV. We seek to continue this leadership with the world’s first 3nm process with the MBCFET™,” said Dr. Siyoung Choi, President and Head of Foundry Business at Samsung Electronics. “We will continue active innovation in competitive technology development and build processes that help expedite achieving maturity of technology.”

    According to the company, first-gen 3nm chips will be able to reduce power consumption up to 45%, while improving performance by up to 23%. The chips will also reduce area by 16%.

    The second-gen 3nm chips will improve those numbers to 50% less power consumption, 30% better performance, and 35% area reduction.

    The one thing that remains to be seen is whether Samsung will be able to tackle the heat issues it has been struggling with. Compared to chips made by TSMC, some have begun to suspect Samsung-manufactured chips have led to the overheating problems in the Galaxy S22, as well as other brands that rely on Samsung’s production.

    Hopefully, the company will be able to put these issues to rest with the move to 3nm.

  • TSMC May Edge Out Intel’s Quarterly Revenue for the First Time

    TSMC May Edge Out Intel’s Quarterly Revenue for the First Time

    TSMC’s rise to the world’s top semiconductor maker continues unabated, with the company about to hit a major milestone: beating Intel’s quarterly revenue.

    Intel was once the undisputed king of the semiconductor market, but it has struggled in recent years with both its technological advancement and its production abilities. Meanwhile, TSMC has become the primary manufacturer of the mobile chips that have come to dominate the industry. According to The Register, TSMC is now set to report higher quarterly revenue than Intel for the first time ever.

    TSMC’s revenue is expected to jump 43% quarter-over-quarter, coming in at 18.1billion,whileIntel′srevenueisexpectedtohit17.98 billion.

    See also: TSMC Set to Raise Prices

    TSMC’s growth has been driven by its industry-leading foundries that pump out chips for Apple, AMD, Qualcomm, Nvidia, Intel, and others. With the rise of the smartphone, TSMC quickly established itself as the leading manufacturing firm for such chips, continually driving technological advancement and delivering the volume its customers need.

    Intel has clearly been making moves to regain its position and compete with TSMC’s foundry services. The company has been working to advance its tech, even speeding up deadlines it initially set since Pat Gelsinger took over as CEO. The company has also been hiring top semiconductor talent, building foundries and plants, as well as investing in chip-making production in various regions.

  • Chinese Economist: China ‘Must Seize TSMC’ If the West Imposes Sanctions

    Chinese Economist: China ‘Must Seize TSMC’ If the West Imposes Sanctions

    TSMC is once again factoring into geopolitical posturing, with a Chinese economist saying the country should invade Taiwan and seize TSMC in the event of sanctions.

    TSMC is the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, responsible for making chips for some of the biggest names in the industry, including Apple, Qualcomm, Nvidia, Intel, AMD, and others. Concerns have been mounting over China’s posturing regarding “reunification” with the island. Given TSMC’s prominence in the tech industry, should China take over Taiwan, TSMC falling under Chinese control would send ripples throughout the tech industry and the world at large.

    The concerns run deep enough that, according to The Register, a US Army War College paper suggested that Taiwan should destroy TSMC in the event of a Chinese invasion. Now The Register is reporting that a top Chinese economist is saying that China should invade Taiwan and seize TSMC if the US and its allies impose the kind of sanctions on China that Russia is currently under.

    The comments were made in a speech by Chen Wenling, chief economist for the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, at the China-US forum that was hosted by Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China. Chen said that if the West imposed sanction on China, like those Russia is under, China “must recover Taiwan” and “seize TSMC, a company that originally belonged to China.”

    It’s a safe bet Chen’s speech will only flame further doubt and angst over TSMC’s future.

  • Samsung Preparing to Raise Chip Prices

    Samsung Preparing to Raise Chip Prices

    Samsung is reportedly preparing to raise chip prices, a move that could significantly impact the price of smartphones and other electronics.

    Samsung is one of the leading semiconductor manufacturers, with its chips widely used in the smartphone and electronics industry. In addition to its own line of Exynos chips, the company provides foundry services for customers throughout the industry. According to Bloomberg, Samsung is now talking with its foundry clients about the possibility of raising prices as much as 20%.

    The move follows a similar one by TSMC that was reported last year. TSMC implemented one of its biggest price hikes in a decade, in an effort to stave off rising costs and continue its investments in next-gen technology.

    Samsung following suit is no real surprise, as the semiconductor industry has been rocked by the pandemic, supply chain issues, and the war in Ukraine.

    “This is an inevitable move for Samsung,” said said Masahiro Wakasugi, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst. “Some customers may accept higher prices if they can get chips earlier than others,” he said.

  • Intel Working to Buy Tower Semiconductor For $6 Billion

    Intel Working to Buy Tower Semiconductor For $6 Billion

    Intel is preparing to purchase Tower Semiconductor for $6 billion, the latest move in the company’s attempt to regain its standing in the industry.

    Intel was once the king of the semiconductor industry, but has been eclipsed by AMD and, especially, TSMC. TSMC has become the world’s largest chipmaker, and manufacturers semiconductors for Nvidia, Qualcomm, Samsung, Google, and Apple. Apple, in particular, is a sore point for Intel, as the Cupertino company opted to ditch Intel in favor of its own TSMC-manufactured chips.

    In its latest effort to reclaim the top spot, Intel is looking to buy Israeli firm Tower Semiconductor, according to Reuters. It’s believed Intel is interested in the company as a way of improving its contract semiconductor manufacturing. While Intel is known primarily for its own chips, the company wants to expand its contract manufacturing operations, offering companies an alternative to dependence on Asia. CEO Pat Gelsinger has even said he wants to regain Apple as a customer, manufacturing its M1 chips instead of TSMC.

    Although neither company would confirm talks, Reuters’ sources say an official announcement could come as early as this week.

    **An earlier version of this story mistakenly cited the deal at $5 billion.

  • Intel’s CEO: ‘AMD In the Rearview Mirror…Never Again In the Windshield’

    Intel’s CEO: ‘AMD In the Rearview Mirror…Never Again In the Windshield’

    Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger released a video on LinkedIn welcoming the new year, and took the opportunity to take a major swipe at rival AMD.

    Intel has had a rough few years, with the company losing its once undisputed dominance in the semiconductor industry. TSMC is now the world’s largest chipmaker, and AMD has released a steady stream of competitive chips — in the form of its Ryzen line — that have challenged Intel across its various markets. The company has seen some high-profile defections among its customers, thanks to the performance and efficiency of AMD’s latest designs.

    According to Gelsinger, however, those days are in the past, thanks to Intel’s Alder Lake line of chips.

    “Alder Lake, all of sudden, boom! We are back in the game! AMD in the rearview mirror in clients, and never again will they be in the windshield,” Gelsinger said.

    A number of the commenters who responded to Gelsinger’s post were quick to point out that Intel is still technologically behind AMD. While Intel has barely made the move to 10nm processors, AMD is already on 7nm, and will soon move to 4nm.

    Benjamin Banks, a self-processed “Linux nerd,” wrote:

    Intel launched a 10nm processor in November 2021, 364 days after AMD launched their 7nm chip, and somehow you claim superiority? Intel’s arrogance is staggering. AMD are about to launch a 4nm chip, while still Intel lags behind in what can only be described as a legacy manufacturing process.

    Patryk Jarosz, Information Technology Technical Specialist at IKEA, voiced similar sentiments:

    It also speaks volumes how they claim superiority with much newer product… Lets see how this stands up to whatever AMD will bring out in few months, shall we? 

    There’s no doubt Gelsinger is in the process of turning Intel around and helping it get back on track. As many of the comments point out, however, the company still has a long way to go before AMD is truly in the rearview — if that scenario is even still possible.

  • TSMC Founder Doesn’t Think Gelsinger Has Enough Time to Save Intel

    TSMC Founder Doesn’t Think Gelsinger Has Enough Time to Save Intel

    Update 12-15-21: Intel changed its rules for executive retirement, as of March 2021, allowing corporate officers to serve past the age of 65. As a result, Chang’s concerns cited in this article are no longer a factor.

    Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is going full speed ahead in his efforts to turn Intel around, but TSMC founder Morris Chang thinks he’ll run out of time.

    Like many companies, Intel has a mandatory retirement age for its CEOs, requiring them to step down at 65. Gelsinger replaced Bob Swan as CEO in early 2021, and is currently 60 years-old (he’ll turn 61 in March).

    In a report by UDN, Chang made his comments at the “Cherish Taiwan’s Advantages in Semiconductor Wafer Manufacturing,” saying ‘he does not believe that he [Gelsinger] can bring Intel back to the top.’

    There is always the possibility that Intel could change its retirement age, allowing Gelsinger to continue as CEO past 65. In order for that to happen, however, Gelsinger would need to prove that he can successfully turn the company around.

    Only time will tell whether Chang is right.

  • Apple’s M3 Chip Nears Production

    Apple’s M3 Chip Nears Production

    Apple may have just released the M1 Pro and Max, but reports indicate the company’s M3 is nearing production.

    According to MacRumors, TSMC has already begun a pilot program for production of 3nm chips. It’s believed volume production will begin in Q4 2022, with the chips reaching Apple and other customers in 2023.

    Moving to 3nm production will provide better performance and/or power efficiency. Apple’s phones, tablets and M1 Macs already lead the industry in performance and power, with the very best Android phones lagging far behind. Even Apple’s M1 Macs rival the best Intel and AMD have to offer, while providing industry-leading battery life.

    According to MacRumors, the new chips could have up to four dies, which could mean as many as 40 cores — four times the number the M1 Pro and Max have.

    If the reports are true, the M3 could be another revolutionary leap forward for Apple’s devices.

  • Intel CEO: Previous CEOs Lost Focus on What Made Company Successful

    Intel CEO: Previous CEOs Lost Focus on What Made Company Successful

    Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger isn’t pulling any punches about why Intel has struggled recently, blaming his predecessors for leading the company the wrong way.

    Intel was once the undisputed leader of the semiconductor industry. In recent years, however, it has largely been eclipsed by TSMC, with even long-time rival AMD beating the company’s chips in performance and efficiency. Intel has also struggled with manufacturing issues, unfixable security flaws and more.

    In an interview with Axios, Gelsinger blamed previous leaders for losing the “maniacal” focus on manufacturing that helped make Intel such a powerhouse. The CEO believes much of that was due to previous CEOs not being engineers, as he is.

    Gelsinger wants to turn the company’s manufacturing around so much that if a client needs a million chips on Monday, Intel will have them on Sunday night — a far cry from the company’s recent inability to deliver enough chips to keep customers happy.