"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
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Jim Yanik wrote:

Odd that BGA processors are using 12V instead of logic level voltages.


Then they would need around 100A at 3.3 volts. The voltage drop
would be a big problem. I'm sure there is a DC to DC converter near the
chip, like used on computer motherboards.

Yes indeed Michael. There are in fact 6 of them. Three on each side of the
board ...

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