Altair parts substitutions

From: allisonp <allisonp_at_world.std.com>
Date: Wed May 24 16:42:40 2000

>> I've just checked the schematics, and the chip I replaced (on the PROM
>> memory board (which uses 1702s, of course)) was a 3205. Same pinout as
>> the '138, etc.
>> Any idea if that's a renumbered TI part?
>
>The 8205 and 3205 are exactly the same part.


Not according to my intel books, similar but it's like saying a 74ls138 is
the
same as 74hct138... very close. Apparently there was a process difference.
Though intel did at times morph one part/process into another.

Allison
Received on Wed May 24 2000 - 16:42:40 BST