Re: 74S288 Prom compatibility question

From: Kevin Moore <talon.k_at_gmail.com>
Date: Wed Jan 20 2010 - 19:49:34 EST

Yeah it's a windows 3 application, you pick mfg, then device. Don't have it
handy, or a list of devices offhand. But I'm pretty sure it will program the
National chip. I can double check tomorrow.

All I can find online is for the new stag p804 :(

Kevin

On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 4:49 PM, js@cimmeri.com <js@cimmeri.com> wrote:

>
> How does the Stag allow you to choose a device? On the Data I/O, I have
> to pick manufacturer first, then part. Does the Stag support the National
> Semi DM74S228N?
>
> jS
>
> Kevin Moore wrote:
>
>> I recall having similar problems with my Stag eclipse. Unfortunately the
>> TI chip wasn't supported, and I wasn't able to find an equivalent under the
>> Stag device list. I'm sure they've updated it by now. But like Mark said,
>> they are meant to be read the same, just not always written the same.
>>
>> The problem I have, is that I have about 4 tempest aux boards that need
>> proms, and they are kinda pricey $6 when you need 6-7 proms per board. It's
>> cheaper to just find an Aux board with them.
>>
>> Unless someone knows of a cheaper source for proms.
>>
>> Kevin
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 2:49 PM, John Robertson <pinball@telus.net<mailto:
>> pinball@telus.net>> wrote:
>>
>> There is a Data I/O mail list on Yahoo:
>>
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Data_IO_EPROM/join
>>
>> John :-#)#
>>
>>
>> Mark Shostak wrote:
>>
>>> The data i/o can program that device. You need the correct
>>> algorithm disk, which I have for the Unisite. Unfortunately I
>>> don't think my unisite disks will work in the 2900. I'm not sure
>>> which 2900 disks I have, but I'll look when I get time.
>>>
>>> PROM programming is generally not the same between device
>>> manufacturers, although reading of course, is. Which explains the
>>> symptoms you're seeing.
>>>
>>> -Mark
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 1:32 PM, js@cimmeri.com
>>> <mailto:js@cimmeri.com> <js@cimmeri.com <mailto:js@cimmeri.com>>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Typo, sorry, Mark. The correct TI number is SN74S288N.
>>>
>>> Mark Shostak wrote:
>>>
>>> SN74S88N? Is that the correct p/n?
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 10:35 AM, js@cimmeri.com
>>> <mailto:js@cimmeri.com> <mailto:js@cimmeri.com
>>>
>>> <mailto:js@cimmeri.com>> <js@cimmeri.com
>>> <mailto:js@cimmeri.com> <mailto:js@cimmeri.com
>>>
>>> <mailto:js@cimmeri.com>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi folks. Trying to create a backup copy of a game
>>> board's
>>> National Semi DM74S288N 32x8 bit prom into what I
>>> believe is the
>>> equivalent chip, a TI SN74S88N. Yet, my Data I/O
>>> 2900 and Optima
>>> burners -- both of which only list the Nat Semi chip
>>> -- can't seem
>>> to program the TI prom. They can read it, blank
>>> checks ok, but
>>> errs on burn -- all bits remain zeros.
>>>
>>> Anyone run into this problem before? Are the NS and
>>> TI chips not
>>> identical?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any advice.
>>>
>>> John Singleton
>>> Rockville, MD
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