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from: Steven Hirsch
date: 2009-02-25 07:27:42
subject: Re: Disk ][ controller PROM

sicklittlemonkey wrote:
> On Feb 25, 6:10 am, Steven Hirsch  wrote:
>> So these do not have a programmable equivalent?  To be clear: I
ask because I
>> want to verify that my programmer can read small bipolar PROMs.  The content
>> is really not the point.
>>
>> I'll just dig through spec sheets and match pins up the hard way if no one
>> knows offhand.
> 
> Please do check your spec sheets.
> 
> However, I've searched high and low for programmable replacements for
> these, and the closest I've come up with is the part that's twice the
> capacity - and they are still old stock. From my googling a year or
> two ago, new parts have been reverse engineered for military and space
> use. Thus they are very pricey.

After ordering some way-overpriced parts from Unicorn Electronics and Circuit 
Specialists, I got this tip:

http://www.hobbyroms.com/proms.html

Read carefully and make sure your programmer can handle the odd branded parts! 
  He will also program them for a nominal fee.
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