Intel Shifts Majority of "Nova Lake" Production In-House Amid Yield Improvements
Intel is expanding its semiconductor footprint with the launch of the space-grade Starfire chip and shifts in Nova Lake manufacturing.
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The brief
Intel has introduced Starfire, a new line of space-grade SoCs designed for the U.S. government. These chips utilize 18A silicon for the CPU and Intel 3 for the GPU, featuring radiation resistance and operation capabilities at 125°C. Simultaneously, the company is transitioning a majority of its Nova Lake production to internal manufacturing facilities.
Coverage from Wccftech, Tom’s Hardware, The Verge, extremetech.com, and TechPowerUp highlights these developments as a significant push in both aerospace hardware and internal production capacity. Reports emphasize that the move to bring Nova Lake manufacturing in-house is linked to improvements in internal yield. Observers are tracking whether the improved yields for Nova Lake will impact future production timelines.
Coverage does not yet specify when the Starfire chips are scheduled for launch into orbit.
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Quick answers
What is the Starfire chip?
It is a space-grade SoC designed for the U.S. government that utilizes 18A silicon and Intel 3 process nodes.
Why is Intel shifting Nova Lake production?
Production is moving in-house following improvements in internal yield.
What are the capabilities of the Starfire SoC?
The chip is rated for radiation resistance and operation at temperatures up to 125°C.
Coverage (5)
- Intel Brings 18A Silicon To Orbit With Starfire, A Space-Grade SoC Rated For 125°C And Radiation Wccftech · 13h ago
- Intel's new space-grade Starfire chip is a Panther Lake SoC that puts an 18A CPU into orbit — chip designed for the US government leverages Intel 3 for the GPU Tom's Hardware · 13h ago
- Intel wants to go back to space with Starfire-branded chips. The Verge · 13h ago
- Meet Intel's 18A-Based Starfire Orbital Chip Design extremetech.com · 13h ago
- Intel Shifts Majority of "Nova Lake" Production In-House Amid Yield Improvements TechPowerUp · 13h ago
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