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Intel-Samsung Foundry Union is a Non-Starter

Intel and Samsung are iconic enterprises in their respective nations. A union of their foundry operations, just so they can better compete against TSMC, is nonsensical. It will face huge political hurdles and is highly improbable.
Intel-Samsung Foundry Union is a Non-Starter
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By Bolaji Ojo

Samsung Electronics has been unequivocal about its intentions regarding its foundry unit. The division, one of the last captive semiconductor fabrication operations in the world, is not available for sale. A spin-off is not in the cards either.

Neither concept makes sense, anyway.

A hook-up with Intel Foundry Services sounds even more ridiculous. And yet, speculators in the market are hawking this idea. A recent news report claims Intel had asked for a meeting with its Korean rival to discuss the formation of a foundry alliance that would be better positioned to compete against market leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC).


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