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To: BillyG who wrote (6621)10/26/1997 11:47:00 AM
From: Gerald L. Kerr  Read Replies (1) of 25960
 
>>It refers to the size of the patterns that can be created on the wafers.<<

Specifically, line width means the width of the conductive "wires" on the chip.

>>With smaller features such as .25 micron, you can pack more chip
dies on a wafer, resulting in a lower cost per die.<<

Not only that, but denser chips tend to run faster and consume less power since signals travel shorter distances. Therefore, competitive speed advantages are tied to line widths also. Truly an example where less is more.

Gerry
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