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To: Maxwell who wrote (33585)6/27/1998 1:38:00 AM
From: kash johal  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1583318
 
I suspect Intels Celeron cost is closer to $45-50.

Their silicon cost is in the $10 range.
Their wafer cost is in $1500 range now for 200mm wafers.

I suspect they are getting 40-45% margin.

Kash.



To: Maxwell who wrote (33585)6/27/1998 3:27:00 AM
From: Yousef  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1583318
 
Maxwell,

Re: "Estimated Costs:

Ceramic package= $25
PC boar cartridge with surface mounts resistors= $15
Silicon= $40
-----------------
Total cost= $80 "

This just proves the old saying, Maxwell ... "Garbage In, Garbage Out"

Your assumption on silicon cost is garbage ... cost is closer to $10 - $12.
I'll also let you in on another secret ... TSMC is in "big trouble".

Make It So,
Yousef


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