Replies to post #143182 on Intel Corp (INTC)

[Golfbum]

Just as "parts are parts" is a fallacy, "fabs are fabs" is as well.

Meaning the name "fab" doesn't make them interchangeable or even equivalent.

None of the locations are particularly desirable either for Intel or for anyone else for that matter. The equipment may be of similar vintage in some cases but not sufficiently "exact" for Intel's approach to manufacturing.

Frankly I can't imagine any tier one semico buying these. Perhaps an EDU might get Malta at scrap value funded by NY taxpayers. Dresden ditto by German govt largess.

gb

[Elmer Phud]

Professor

Intel should buy Global Foundry

Eventually Mubadala may pay Intel to take it off their hands...

The German Government, as well as the State of NY, will support replacing bankrupt Abu Dhabi with an investor that can ensure full employment

The EU and NY were the one who did the shakedown of Intel. Remember?

Why save either one of them? Let them fund their own welfare states.

[chipguy]

Intel need additional Fabs to take advantage of the expected demand

Rubbish.

Intel has mothballed fabs that could be fully fitted and brought on-line
if necessary to meet demand.

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Absolutely not! If Intel needs additional fab capacity, it can begin by equipping Fab 42. If that's not enough, Intel can build out additional fabs.

There is no need to buy Global Foundries' fabs, which would probably need to be completely retooled to support Intel's process technology anyway.