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To: Paul Engel who wrote (32534)	5/9/1998 4:53:00 PM
From: Kenith Lee	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572777

Lumberjack, Looks like you are really lost! One of the Austin fab makes both EPROM and the improved version of early generation Flash. All Flash made in the USA does not have to split with Fujistu. Fab 25 made some limited number of 0.5um PLDs. Open your eyes and ears lumberjack! You may saw your fingers off if you don't. The 10K list for FASL2 is too conservative. This is because people like you will pick on anything and sue. This fab is supposedly to open sooner for 0.35um. Due to market condition, it was delay a bit. By the time it is in operation, it will start out as 0.35um as qual vehicle (to exercise the tools) and quickly move to 0.25um. If it were to open as scheduled, it would have been 0.35um since 0.25um is not available "then". I am sure you know this is how Intel would have done on any new fab (match proven technology before moving on). BTW, rumors are flying that Intel is thinking of leaving Flash. This is just a rumor. FYI, Intel's Flash die size is still larger than AMD's under same geometry. Could this be why Intel hasn't been making money on Flash?

To: Paul Engel who wrote (32534)	5/9/1998 5:35:00 PM
From: Kenith Lee	Respond to of 1572777

The other Austin Fabs make older products, including some PLDs - but not FLASH products. Hey stupid, Go to AMD home page. Type "Fab14" in the search field and download those Acrobat files (spec. sheets). Page 7 of the file 21116.pdf (AM29F010) and page 8 of 21235.pdf (AM29F100) both shown the origin of the chip (Fab 14, Austin, Texas). These sheets are dated 1/13/1998. You are dead wrong again. Why don't you stay with what you do best -- WOOD. I may need to ask you (someday) on what would be the effect channel on a "rough" 2x4. <ggg>