The US$600 million deal disclosed by Intel to sell its mobile phone microprocessor unit to Marvell Technology Group may only have a “minor” impact on the computer chip industry. Intel was never able to grow its presence beyond mere applications processors for Personal Digital Assistants. Handset original equipment makers such as Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson and Siemens are not likely to suffer much. However, this deal may be a “huge opportunity” for Marvell, as it gives Marvell access to Intel’s intellectual property in 3G and 3.5G technology.
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Intel’s Sale of Processor Unit to Have a ‘Minor’ Impact
Posted by: Gene J. Koprowski July 11, 2006 07:00 AMThe US$600 million deal disclosed by Intel to sell its mobile phone microprocessor unit to Marvell Technology Group may only have a “minor” impact on the computer chip industry. Intel was never able to grow its presence beyond mere applications processors for Personal Digital Assistants. Handset original equipment makers such as Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson and Siemens are not likely to suffer much. However, this deal may be a “huge opportunity” for Marvell, as it gives Marvell access to Intel’s intellectual property in 3G and 3.5G technology.