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Written by Nick Farrell
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Tuesday, 03 March 2009 13:20 |
 
Tiny deeds done dirt
cheap
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and US computer chip maker Intel
announced have forged an alliance that will allow TMSC to use Intel's tiny Atom
microprocessors.
The pair described the agreement in a joint statement as "an
important step in a long-term strategic technology cooperation between Intel and
TSMC.
Intel president and chief executive Paul Otellini said that the
compelling benefits of our Atom processor combined with the experience and
technology of TSMC is another step in Intel's long-term strategic
relationship.
Intel added that the agreement with TMSC should increase the
take up of the processor. TMSC said that it should help semiconductor
growth.
It is unusual that Intel has let anything go as it usually controls
its manufacturing process with an iron claw.
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