Intel says 18A has entered risk production, with volume manufacturing later in 2025

Intel/Intel 18A

At Intel Foundry Direct Connect 2025, Intel said its 18A process using PowerVia backside power delivery was in risk production with volume manufacturing expected in 2025. The company outlined 18A variants (18A-P, 18A-PT) and a roadmap for later nodes and 3D packaging.

• 18A status: risk production now; volume manufacturing targeted for 2025 in Oregon and Arizona fabs.
• Key tech: PowerVia backside power delivery; 18A-P offers design-rule compatibility and 18A-PT adds Foveros Direct 3D hybrid bonding.
• Timeline: 14A and later nodes follow; all R&D and wafer production U.S.-based per government policy.