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To: StanX Long who wrote (59771)	1/31/2002 4:40:08 AM
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TSMC demos first 0.10-micron ICs, plans to move into production in Q3 or Q4 of 2002 By Mark LaPedus Semiconductor Business News (01/30/02 16:24 p.m. EST) siliconstrategies.com SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- During the DesignCon 2002 conference here today, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) announced that it has demonstrated and produced the first chips, based on its new, leading-edge 0.10-micron (100-nm) process technology. The silicon foundry giant is also accelerating the development of its 0.10-micron technology by moving the process into initial production by the third or fourth quarter of 2002. Based on its aggressive development schedule, TSMC could become the world's first chip maker to deliver 0.10-micron technology--ahead of even IBM Microelectronics, Intel and other IC leaders, according to analysts. For example, Intel Corp. has stated that its chips based on 90-nm (0.09-micron) technology will not be out until early-2003 or so, according to analysts.