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To: combjelly who wrote (120081)	4/26/2004 4:26:53 PM
From: Joe NYC	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 275872

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To: combjelly who wrote (120081)	4/26/2004 5:14:37 PM
From: THE WATSONYOUTH	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 275872

To solve the problem, TSMC went back to its library and memory compiler vendors, Artisan Components Inc. and Virage Logic Corp., to ask them to create redundant vias in the SRAM cells. I really can't imagine there being enough room for redundant vias in an aggressively designed SRAM cell. Since these via issues are somewhat predictive in terms of the locations/environments in which they are likely to occur, design rules specifying redundant vias have been around for some time. However, quite special and rare circumstances are generally required to possibly cause a failure. I have never know SRAM cells to be among those circumstances. The low k saga continues. Sounds like IBM tossed in the towel on SILK. About time. THE WATSONYOUTH