Analysis: US backing grows, but Intel insists turnaround remains independently run

Digitimes analyzes the economics of the foundry business, where huge upfront capital and years of sustained investment collide with expectations of independence. Intel insists its turnaround remains independently run even as US backing grows.

• Foundry economics demand large upfront capital and years of investment
• Intel insists its turnaround remains independently run
• US backing is growing, but independence is preserved