Intel's Process Challenges

Intel faced significant hurdles with its transition to 10 nm technology, grappling with advanced materials and new techniques that led to unexpected complications. The announcement of 7 nm was particularly shocking, as previous reassurances about its progress were quickly undermined, leaving doubts about the company's reliability moving forward. The shift to extreme ultraviolet lithography was intended to address these issues, but the trust in Intel’s claims has been severely impacted.