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To: Mani1 who wrote (70268)8/30/1999 3:08:00 AM
From: Process Boy  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1573092
 
Mani - <why not start it as a copper fab instead of paying for the expensive copper switch after already equiping it/building it for Aluminum.>

Here are some alternative counterpoints:

1) inherent robustness of process equipment matures over time. it actually costs significant money if the lions share of the development work relative to a piece of equipment has to be done in-house and on the fly.

2) Many Tier one equipment vendors are just now coming out with their Cu solutions. That means in order for AMD to be on line, they made their tool selections some time ago amongst slim pickings. In contrast, Intel will have a multitude of vendors to evaluate for a whole host of criteria, i.e., cost, process capability, negotiations to get best price, etc.

Just my .02

PB



To: Mani1 who wrote (70268)8/30/1999 2:59:00 PM
From: Paul Engel  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1573092
 
Mani - re: ", why not start it as a copper fab instead of paying for the expensive copper switch after already equiping it/building it for Aluminum."

The fact that AMD is currently NOT DELIVERING anything from Dresden is a good answer to your question.

Paul


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