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Intel's Semiconductor Fab Roadmap: Two Deadlines That Will Determine the Fate of 14A
A detailed analysis of Intel's semiconductor manufacturing capacity plans. While Fab 52 in Chandler, Arizona, begins mass production of 18A, the transition to 14A hinges on two critical deadlines: customer decisions between late 2026 and early 2027, and a tax credit deadline at the end of 2026. This article examines Intel's strategic pivot following the full acquisition of its Ireland plant and the cancellation of its Poland factory.