In its search for a CEO, Intel still hasn't found what it's looking for

Former CEO Brian Krzanich was ousted on June 21 after the board discovered he had an extramarital affair with an employee

Intel Corp. has been trying to fill the most prominent role in the $400-billion chip industry for more than six months. The company’s board still hasn’t found what it’s looking for.

Intel directors have ruled out some candidates for the vacant chief executive officer post, passed up obvious ones, been rejected by some and decided to go back and re-interview others, extending the search, according to people familiar with the process.

Chairman Andy Bryant told some employees recently that the chipmaker may go with a "non-traditional" candidate, suggesting a CEO from outside the company is a possibility.

Whoever is chosen will take the