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To: derek cao who wrote (38975)	11/5/1997 2:01:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Derek - Re: "Paul, does intel have three shifts in its fabs?" Generally, No. Intel runs FOUR shifts - Each shift works a little over 12 hours per shift for 3 days per week alternating to 4 days per week in every second week. In any one day, TWO shifts work in the fab, about 12 hours/shift. After 3 (4) days, these two shifts have 4 (3) days off and the 3'rd and 4'th shifts run the fabs for the rest of the week in a similar 12 hour/shift operation. In this fashion, the fabs are kept running continuously except for a few hours on the weekend which can be devoted to special maintenance procedures. Also, there is only ONE shift changeover per day, instead of 2, again maximizing equipment utilization. Paul