That sort of fits the way they used to make transistors. They tested them and then put the numbers on them according to which specs they matched the most closely. If they matched any spec exactly, they were marked as meeting MILSPEC requirements.
Len --- >Seemingly. When Intel makes a line of processors, it markets that line in >multiple speeds. As the processors come off the line, a certain number >(determined by marketing) are tested at the highest marketed speed. Those >that pass are boxed and sold at that speed. Those that don't go back to the >bin. Most that function pass. Then Intel tests a certain number (again >determined by marketing) at the next lower speed and so on. They do this to >maximize their profits from one line. This means that even the lowest speed >processor off the line was designed for and probably would (not guaranteed) >operate at the highest speed for which the line was designed. This led to - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
