Intel Corp (INTC)

[DewDiligence]

>> the optimization can be skewed toward yield of workable parts or can be skewed toward fewer workable parts that run faster <<

I understand that there is an inherent tradeoff here but, in a typical scenario, how much yield do you have to sacrifice to get more speed?

>> I am getting over my head now. Others may have better info. <<

I appreciate your giving it a try. As a software guy, I’m somewhat deficient in the process area, but I am trying to educate myself. I’d still like to know what was meant by “heating up the transistors” in message #3286. Regards, Dew