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To: THE WATSONYOUTH who wrote (91633)	2/4/2000 10:50:00 PM
From: Dan3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577920

Re: cross sections I saw indicated relatively poor localized control... If this continued to be the case with the latest masks, would it be more likely to impact yields or binsplits (or both). Thanks, Dan

To: THE WATSONYOUTH who wrote (91633)	2/4/2000 10:56:00 PM
From: kash johal	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1577920

TWY, Re:"random X-sections of notches" Well perhaps it doesn't matter too much. CPU's are synchronous beasts so as long as the delay path on average is reduced is all that counts. Clearly not as good as excellent control and notch on every transistor. Bottom line is as long as it doesn't effect overall DPW it may not matter. It would give a wider speed distribution though. May explain the advent of coppermine 533's to cumine 800's. As they perfect their control they will likely tighten the speed bin ranges. Just my .02. regards, Kash

To: THE WATSONYOUTH who wrote (91633)	2/4/2000 11:52:00 PM
From: Process Boy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577920

TWY - <As you pointed out to Mr. Lee, these are sensitive questions that I couldn't possibly discuss on these threads. However, I will revert to and stand by my initial statements: RANDOM cross sections I saw indicated relatively poor localized control of the INTEL notch process. The FACT that these non uniformities are obvious from RANDOM cross sections means they are likely very common and widespread.> With what impact? You can discuss it. Go ahead. I'm sure you don't have an NDA. You don't seem to mind. you are the one slamming me for no detail. COME ON! SPIT IT OUT! Bottom line is, you don't know, a lot more than you know. Your supposed competitive analysis (I though you were unemployed?) doesn't INDICATE anything. The part you looked at was a 733 (top speed bin of the time) last fall, was it not? What's the point? How is this relevant? What is the IMPACT? PB