Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[bobs10]

I don't see it as either a one or the other decision. I see no reason why AMD can't bring up one line on 90nm since the equipment is usually backwardsly compatible, and as 65nm evolves bring up other lines. As far as costs go if AMD is profitable at 90nm in fab30 it should be very profitable at 90nm on 300mm with comparble percentages of good chips.

I hope your right, as I said the sooner the better, but I'm still leary that 65nm will be ready by the end of next year. AMD is going to be needing added production desperately by that time and a fall back plan wouldn't be a bad idea.