Re: 74S288 Prom compatibility question

From: Kevin Moore <talon.k_at_gmail.com>
Date: Thu Jan 21 2010 - 11:46:25 EST

I just checked this morning.

It's listed in the device listing, however I've never tried to burn one.
Should work though.

I have TBP18s(A)30 J,N so it does the A, J, and N variants.

Kevin

On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 6:53 PM, Mark Shostak <shostakmark@gmail.com> wrote:

> Uh, you wouldn't happen to have an 18S030 on your TI device list, would
> you? (don't ask...)
>
> -Mark
>
> P.S. You might try reading a device first...
>
>
>
> 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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