The Road to Intel Panther Lake: 18A Process Node
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Panther Lake is the first processor to use the Intel 18A process node. This episode of Talking Tech, we take a deeper loop at this cutting-edge manufacturing technology and why it’s so important for next-gen processors. Hear about why we chose to implement two fundamentally new technologies in this node, debuting RibbonFET gate-all-around transistors and PowerVia backside power delivery. We also discuss how to enable customers with EDA tools, the nuances of MIM capacitors, and what’s coming next with 18A-P and 18A-PT nodes.