Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

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Nice post, alan91

So, Intel will not reduce the gate oxide thickness in their shrink to 65nm? And, that will solve their leakage problems? This seems a simple solution.

Some questions:
Did Intel reduce the oxide thickness in their 90nm shrink?
If so, why?

Since maintaining the same thickness works so well why not increase it?

Is there a downside to a thicker gate oxide layer?

thanks