Replies to post #2439 on Intel Corp (INTC)

[wbmw]

Semi, I believe that at 90nm, Intel is going to be 100% on 300mm wafers. That would give them a big cost advantage to offset the larger costs of a new process. Unless I'm mistaken, Prescott should have taped out already, so maybe that's what they are producing at Fab11x. Here in Hillsboro, OR, Intel's D1C fab is said to be doing trial 90nm production as well.

wbmw

[Elmer Phud]

Semi -

Re: "Trial production"

I'm speculating here, I would guess the term "Trial" means that the process/Fab is still in the process of certification and the material's saleability (did I just make up a word?) is dependent on the successful completion of the qual process. I wonder what product it is?

EP