Intel : historique
Intel Corporation in Summary
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. Today, Intel supplies the computing and communications industries with chips, boards, systems, and software building blocks that are the "ingredients" of computers, servers and networking and communications 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.
Making Moore’s Law Real
For nearly four decades, Intel innovation has made Moore’s Law a reality, changing the way the world lives, works and plays.
Principal Products and Services
Microprocessors, also called central processing units (CPUs), are frequently described as the "brain" of a computer because they control the central processing of data in personal computers (PCs), servers, workstations, and other devices.
PCs and Enterprise Systems:
- Microchips used in high-performance and value desktop and mobile PCs, PC tablets, and entry-level to high-end servers and workstations
- Chipsets, which perform the essential logic functions surrounding the CPU, for computers, servers and workstations
- Motherboards, which combine Intel microprocessors and chipsets to form the key subsystem of a PC or server
Networking and Communications:
- Microchips used in the systems that transmit and direct traffic across the Internet and corporate networks
- Networking devices and equipment that provide access to the Internet, local area networks and home networks
- Hardware and software for integrated voice and data networks
- Wireless networking products for home and business
- Hardware components for high-speed, high-capacity optical networks
- Embedded control microchips designed to perform specific functions in devices such as laser printers, factory floor automation instruments, cellular phone base stations, and network communications hubs, routers and switches
Wireless Communications and Computing:
- Applications processors, which process data functions such as calendar and email programs, for wireless handheld devices and cellular phones
- Baseband chipsets, which enable voice communication functions, for wireless handheld devices and cellular phones
- Flash memory, which retains data when a device's power is turned off
Operational Overview
Manufacturing
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 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.
In 2003, Intel spent $3.7 billion on capital investments to help build manufacturing capacity and increase manufacturing efficiency. 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. By the end of 2004, four fabrication facilities will use 300 mm silicon wafers.
Research and Development
In 2003, Intel spent $ 4.4 billion on R&D. The company's technology investments differentiate Intel from competitors and provide the foundation for future growth. Intel is conducting advanced research to overcome technical barriers so they will not impede the company's future manufacturing and product plans. Intel Labs, the R&D arm of Intel, is comprised of more than 7,000 researchers and scientists in labs around the world.
In 2003, Intel spent $ 4.4 billion on R&D. The company's technology investments differentiate Intel from competitors and provide the foundation for future growth. Intel is conducting advanced research to overcome technical barriers so they will not impede the company's future manufacturing and product plans. Intel Labs, the R&D arm of Intel, is comprised of more than 7,000 researchers and scientists in labs around the world.
e-Business
Intel's mission is to be a worldwide, 100 percent e-Corporation that maximizes profitability, responsiveness and innovation. The company has built its internal infrastructure and practices around its own products and technologies. Intel handles everything online, from order processing to materials management to accounts payable. More than 60 percent of Intel's materials transactions and 85 percent of customer orders are processed electronically.
Intel's mission is to be a worldwide, 100 percent e-Corporation that maximizes profitability, responsiveness and innovation. The company has built its internal infrastructure and practices around its own products and technologies. Intel handles everything online, from order processing to materials management to accounts payable. More than 60 percent of Intel's materials transactions and 85 percent of customer orders are processed electronically.
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