Globalfoundries
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Chartered merger 'huge step' for Globalfoundries
News Proposed buyout of Singapore semiconductor player by key owner of Globalfoundries helps address "glaring weaknesses", says analyst.
Tags: Processors, Mobile processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., iSuppli Corp., Manufacturing, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Globalfoundries, shareholder, alliance, merger
S'pore chip foundry sold to Abu Dhabi
News Advanced Technology Investment Company will pay US$1.8 billion in cash for Singapore's Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, reports say.
Tags: Mobile processors, Processors, Acquisitions, Mergers, Chartered Semiconductor, Microsoft Xbox, Abu Dhabi, United Microelectronics Corp., Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd., Fitch Ratings
'Pragmatic' Intel seen in AMD deal
News Intel's settlement with AMD avoids costly and lengthy legal battles and signals Intel looking to reduce reliance on PC and server markets, says analyst.
Tags: Multiprocessor servers, Processors, Antitrust, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., U.S., Manufacturing, Chip Company, server processor, Settlement
AMD-Intel dispute over patent licensing heats up
News Intel threatens to pull its patent cross-licensing pact with AMD in the next two months, over concerns regarding its rival's creation of a joint venture chip foundry.
Tags: Processors, Legal, Intel Corp., Patent, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Manufacturing, Chip, Abu Dhabi, Globalfoundries, Advanced Technology Investment Co.
GlobalFoundries nabs STMicro as customer
News AMD manufacturing spinoff secures STMicroelectronics as first external customer; production of 40nm chips for handhelds and consumer electronics begins 2010.
Tags: Processors, Mobile processors, Multiprocessor servers, Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Chip, Germany, vision, handheld device, manufacturing company
AMD finalizes foundry spinoff deal
News It will spin off its semiconductor manufacturing operations into a joint company with Abu Dhabi investment firm.
Tags: Processors, Outsourcing, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Chip Company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Semiconductor Manufacturing, manufacturing asset
Intel, AMD reach landmark settlement
News Upon payment of US$1.25 billion by Intel, AMD will drop longstanding antitrust litigation. The two powerhouses will share chip technology.
Tags: Processors, Servers, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Computer, computer chip, European Commission, Chip, FTC, Settlement
