Intel to unveil cheaper version of its 486 chip

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Intel Corp plans to introduce the 486SX microprocessor with a price tag half that of its popular 80486 microprocessor. Industry observers believe that the new member of its 486 family of microprocessors will be the processor of choice because of its low price and high performance. Analysts note that Intel hopes to maintain a dominant market share in the semiconductor industry with the 20 MHz 486SX. Recent competition from Advanced Micro Devices Inc's 80386 clone threatens Intel's market share; Intel hopes to woo users away from the 80386 line of microprocessors completely with the new chip. The 486SX does not offer any new technology but is being marketed as a strategic product.

Product development, Intel Corp., INTC, Market share, Strategic Planning, Competition, Pricing Policy, Intel 80486SX (Microprocessor)

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Motorola, after delays, finally ships its advanced 68040 chip in quantity

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Motorola Inc begins shipping its 68040 microprocessor in quantities after long delays caused by manufacturing flaws. Analysts say that demand will outstrip supply until the middle of 1991. Many computer makers, including Next Inc, Apple Computer Inc, NEC Corp, Unisys Corp and Hewlett-Packard Co, are waiting for the 68040 chip to begin manufacturing their products. Motorola indicates that it has spent extra time to create a chip that is cheaper, faster and smaller but believes that competitors will eventually pay the price. The semiconductor company plans to ship between 250,000 and 500,000 chips, which cost $495 a piece, in 1991.

Supply and demand, Motorola Inc., MOT, Demand, Supply, Motorola 68040 (Microprocessor)

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