[copper]

Intel recently let Achronix use their fabs for 22nm FPGAs , so this is not really a new move by them either (that said, Achronix was a /tiny/ deal. This one may not be.)

http://www.achronix.com/products/speedster22i.html

[ippisl]

I think this deal is a kinf of venture investment , that gives intel better options to acquire achronix in the future.