Brian Converse wrote in a message to Gary Chambers:

 BC> 1-(214) 450-0448. remember, the output is not ASCII serial,
 BC> Dallas offers a "starter kit"; i'd bet it plugs into a
 BC> serial port on a PC. if so, your only problem is to port the

Brian, thanks *VERY* much for the informative reply!!  I called Dallas
Semiconductors this afternoon, and I will be getting a catalog of most of
their products in addition to the spec sheets on the 1620.  Supposedly, I
will not need any external hardware to use the chip.  There are 2
connection methods:  SOIC (?) and 8-pin.  Will probably use the 8-pin
method, and just go with a serial port for now since it'd afford some quick
results.  I'm delving into a realm until now was *VASTLY* unknown to me
.  BTW, the device costs $5.10 per unit.  I think I'll order
about 4 of them in case I blow-up one (or more).  Although I could have
placed the order today, I want to make sure that all I have to do is
"plug 'n play".  Again, I sincerely appreciate all the
information.  You got the ball rolling...

GeeCee/2 (Team OS/2) 
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