Last Updated
In the Matter of Digital Equipment Corporation
FTC Matter/File Number
9810040
Docket Number
C-3818
Enforcement Type
Part 2 Consents
Case Summary
Final order settles allegations that Intel's acquisition of Digital Equipment Corporation's assets could endanger the continuing and future development of the Alpha microprocessor, a direct competitor of Intel's Pentium line of computer system components. The order requires Digital to license the Alpha technology to Advanced Micro Devices and to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. or to other Commission-approved companies to manufacture Digital's microprocessor devices.