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Technology Stocks : Advanced Micro Devices - Moderated (AMD)
AMD 246.76-0.5%Nov 14 9:30 AM EST

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To: Goutam who wrote (5482)8/17/2000 7:07:22 PM
From: ptannerRead Replies (2) of 275872
 
Goutama, Re: "The ceramic packages usually contain the silicon chip in a cavity located in the center of the package."

The photos make it look like the chips are slightly above the surface of the package -- likely why they provide the four pads to help support the heat sink evenly.

amd.com
amd.com
www6.tomshardware.com
www6.tomshardware.com
www6.tomshardware.com

I wasn't going to provide a link but then I couldn't decide which I liked the most. Of course, some here probably have the actual processors or other direct knowledge anyway.

-PT
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