Intel attracts interest for test chips using new manufacturing process

SAN JOSE (Reuters) -Intel said on Tuesday several of its contract manufacturing customers planned to build test chips for the company's forthcoming advanced manufacturing process that is currently still in development. The embattled chipmaker indicated it had received interest from customers at the company's Direct Connect conference for its contract chip business, or foundry. Intel's attempt to build a foundry unit has hit snags but ultimately the goal has been to rival TSMC.