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To: Jim McMannis who wrote (92350)	2/10/2000 1:07:00 PM
From: Process Boy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572919

Jim - <I thought Intel did final packaging and testing at locations remote to the primary fab?> You ever hear of databases and networks? Pretty nifty infrastructure for gleaning raw information. PB

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (92350)	2/10/2000 1:19:00 PM
From: Elmer	Respond to of 1572919

Re: "I thought Intel did final packaging and testing at locations remote to the primary fab?" For all companies, data is collected at wafer sort that is a very good predictor of final test performance. For example an Fmax test done a cold temp at wafer sort will give a very good estimation of final top end speed. This information allows companies to predict availability of speed bins 4-6 weeks out in time. Probably to better than 95%. BTW, many companies have their wafer sort facilities located at the fab site for quick feedback. EP