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What is backside power delivery?
Backside power delivery moves the wires that supply power to transistors from the top of the chip to the underside of the wafer, leaving the front side for signal wiring. This can reduce power losses and free up space for denser circuits.
Why it matters for investors
It requires new steps such as wafer bonding and thinning, which adds process complexity and creates demand for specific equipment.
Intel and TSMC have both announced nodes that use backside power delivery. Timing and yield on these processes are part of how investors assess their technology roadmaps.
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