Olin opined:
> But if you're talking about a dozen chips that were purchased all at the
> same time or in a couple of lots, I wouldn't draw ***ANY*** conclusions
> whatsoever from what you measure.  Absolutely none.

Of course, if the dozen chips are all you'll ever need for the application,
and you carefully characterize those (and perhaps a few spares), then you're
all set.

Bob Ammerman
RAm Systems

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