For over 35 years, Intel Corporation has developed technology enabling the computer and Internet revolution that has changed the world. Founded in 1968 to build semiconductor memory products, Intel introduced the world`s first microprocessor in 1971. Intel supplies the computing and communications industries with chips, boards, systems, and software building blocks that are the "ingredients" of computers, servers and networking products. These products are used by industry members to create advanced computing and communications systems. Intel`s mission is to do a great job for our customers, employees, and stockholders by being the preeminent building block supplier to the worldwide digital economy.
Intel is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing and technology and has established a competitive advantage through its scale of operations, agility of its factory network, and consistent execution worldwide. Intel has 11 fabrication facilities and six assembly and test facilities worldwide. Intel produces the silicon for its high-performance microprocessors, chipset and flash memory components in its fabrication facilities. After the silicon-based products are created, they are sent to Intel`s assembly and test facilities where each wafer is cut into individual microprocessors, placed within external packages, and tested for functionality. Intel has completed the manufacturing conversion from 200 mm silicon wafers to 300 mm silicon wafers. Chip fabrication costs on 300 mm wafers are at least 30 percent lower than on 200 mm wafers.