Altera to build 14nm fpgas on Intel's 14nm Tri-Gate technology
Intel is to manufacture Altera fpgas on its 14nm FinFET process technology.
The deal marks the largest of a string of publicly disclosed foundry deals for Intel to date and its first at 14nm.
"Altera's fpgas using Intel 14nm technology will enable customers to design with the most advanced, highest performing fpgas in the industry," said John Daane, president, ceo and chairman of Altera.
"In addition, Altera gains a tremendous competitive advantage at the high end in that we are the only major fpga company with access to this technology."
Altera joins Tabula and Achronix as an fpga foundry customer of Intel, although Altera claims it will be the company's only 'major' fpga customer.
No date has been given as to when Altera will get the wafers.
