Intel Foundry is ramping its most advanced nodes (18A, Intel 3/4) and beginning to convert internal output to higher-ASP wafers, while simultaneously onboarding its first meaningful external revenue stream via Altera. If 18A yields mature and external design wins materialize, Intel could own a scarce U.S.-based leading-edge foundry asset with captive demand plus strategic value.
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