Replies to post #27762 on Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[j3pflynn]

Doug, I was going to ask if you were sure you heard right, but I saw Pravin just posted the same thing. I was listening while working, so I missed that. If that's really the case, that's great news! IF(and that's a big if) they can get it right first time, and Intel struggles a little more, AMD could end up beating Intel to a really functional 90nm product! Wow!
Paul

[HailMary]

Production wafer starts in April, output in July.

Excellent!

That is what I have been waiting to hear: specific dates for 90nm. Although significantly delayed from the original schedule a long while back, it sounds like further slips are not likely.

This was one worry I had about my AMD investment, and it is less of a worry now. I won't be 100% relieved until parts are shipping with good results (higher frequency, lower power).

[wbmw]

Doug, Re: Production wafer starts in April, output in July.

What's your opinion on the turn-around time? It seems much longer than the traditional 6 weeks I've heard was rule of thumb for fab output.