Intel Foundry leadership has outlined its manufacturing roadmap and internal policy changes. CEO Lip-Bu Tan confirmed that risk production for the 14A process node will begin in 2028. Volume production for this node is scheduled to start in 2029. This timeline aligns with TSMC's A14 process generation.
Internal policy change and roadmap update
The company is actively developing future process technologies beyond 14A. Intel engineers are currently working on the 10A and 7A nodes. The 10A technology targets a 1.0nm scale, while the 7A node aims for 0.7nm. These developments support long-term business planning for external customers.
Intel plans to release version 0.9 of its Process Design Kit for the 14A node around October 2026. Lip-Bu Tan referred to this specific PDK release as the holy grail for 14A development. The company also highlighted strong capabilities in advanced packaging technologies to support these process nodes.
Lip-Bu Tan implemented a strict internal manufacturing policy focused on first-time success. He requires all products to reach production status at the A0 stepping level. This designation marks when engineers tape out their first physical parts. Any product that fails to achieve production by the B0 stepping will result in termination for responsible personnel.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan made these announcements during a presentation at the J.P.Morgan Global Technology Media and Communications conference.
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