Fw: SP0256

Just saw this in the robotics newsgroup. Sounds like we might have a
replacement for the old SP0256 coming out.

David

> "Gordon McComb" <gmccomb@gmccomb.com> wrote in message
> news:3F3D8E64.3B82@gmccomb.com...
> > nettron2000@aol.com wrote:
> > > A replacement for the SP0256 ? Thats great news, where'd you hear
> > > about that? Do you have more info on this Gordon? I have one SP0256 IC
> > > that i bought new back in the '80s from Rat Shack, but im almost
> > > afraid to use it for fear of damaging it or something 'cuase its like
> > > an antique now. A similar replacement hasnt happened in decades so
> > > thats good to hear.
> >
> > To all:
> >
> > Though I'm not under an official NDA, I imagine the folks putting this
> > out don't want me to blab too much, so for now I'll have to hold my
> > tongue. I'm as eager as anyone to see this. I've been talking to this
> > developer about this product for some four years, and I'm jazzed it's
> > almost ready.
> >
> > But I think I can say this (all are my understanding from various phone
> > calls, so "subject to change without notice," and all that...):
> >
> > o It's pin-compatible with the SPO256 (handy in that it will fit boards
> > for it)
> > o From the sound samples I've heard, it has better sound quality than
> > the SPO256
> > o It does not require a crystal -- just an amp and speaker
> > o It is MCU-agnostic...will work with anything
> > o It sports a one-wire serial interface
> > o It'll be priced agressively, less than anything currently out in
> > production
> >
> > Trust me, the *minute* I can say more I will!
> >
> > -- Gordon
> > Robots for Less at Budget Robotics: http://www.budgetrobotics.com/
> > Author: Robot Builder's Sourcebook & Robot Builder's Bonanza

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Received on Sat Aug 16 21:04:32 2003