Intel 18A-P Pushes RibbonFET and Backside Power Beyond the First Generation

Intel 18A-P Pushes RibbonFET and Backside Power Beyond the First Generation
by Daniel Nenni on 09-02-2026 at 10:00 am

Intel 18A P Extends Intel 18A with Significant Power and Performance Gains

Intel Foundry has a blog on LinkedIn that is worth a look. The blogs are by trusted Intel Foundry technical experts and are filled with content. I will cherry pick write a bit about them but be sure and subscribe to this, absolutely.

Intel 18A-P is not a new process node in the conventional sense. It is a performance-enhanced derivative… Read More


Intel 18A vs Intel 18A-P: What Is the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

Intel 18A vs Intel 18A-P: What Is the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
by Daniel Nenni on 06-26-2026 at 6:00 am

Inel 18A vs Intel 18A P

Intel’s 18A process technology has become one of the most scrutinized semiconductor manufacturing nodes in the industry. It represents Intel’s introduction of two major innovations: RibbonFET gate-all-around (GAA) transistors and PowerVia backside power delivery (BSPD). These technologies are intended to improve transistor… Read More


Intel Foundry Expands the 18A Platform with 18A-P and Demonstrates Long-Term Technology Leadership at VLSI 2026

Intel Foundry Expands the 18A Platform with 18A-P and Demonstrates Long-Term Technology Leadership at VLSI 2026
by Daniel Nenni on 06-16-2026 at 2:00 pm

Intel Foundry Trust 2026

At the 2026 VLSI Symposium, Intel Foundry provided a detailed update on its process technology roadmap, highlighting the continued maturation of Intel 18A, the introduction of Intel 18A-P, and several advanced research initiatives that extend beyond current gate-all-around (GAA) transistor architectures. The presentation… Read More