ZX81 and 6116

From: Hans Franke <Hans.Franke_at_mch20.sbs.de>
Date: Mon Mar 25 11:35:22 2002

> > > I guess I'm having a "senior moment" but I don't remember the 4118 at
> > all,
> > Excuse the typo, this should read "4116."

> No it shouldn't, at least not if it concerns the ZX81 logic board.

TS 1500 will do the trick :)

> 4118. 1K*8 static RAM, 24 pin DIL package. Used in the ZX81.

> 4116 16K*1 dynamic RAM. 16 pin DIL package. Used in the ZX81 16K RAMpack
> and in just about every other micro of the time...

> The ZX81 logic board was designed to hold 1K of static RAM. Either as a
> single 4118 or a pair of 2114s (1K*4 static RAM, 18 pin DIL package).

Or a 6116. AFAIR, the TS1000 has been sold with 2 K as
standard configuration.

> There were pads to solder either type of chip onto the board. I guess
> Sinclair used whichever was cheaper at the time.

Sounds good.

Gruss
H.

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