INTEGRATED CIRCUITS FOR MULTIMETERS

ICL7106 (LCD) & ICL7107 (LED) Type: 3 1/2 Digit LCD/LED, Single-Chip A/D ConverterADC Architecture: Dual-Slope Used in Keithley 169, Digital Panel Meters ICL 7129 Type: 4 1/2 Digit LCD, Single-Chip A/D ConverterADC Architecture: Successive IntegrationAKA TC129, TLC7129, TLC829 Used in: METEX M-4650UNI-T UT56, UT57ELV LCD 4500 Panelmeter ICL 7135 Type: 4 1/2 Digit BCD Output,… Read more INTEGRATED CIRCUITS FOR MULTIMETERS

Lattice ispGAL & ispLSI

The ispGAL 16Z8 was introduced by Lattice in 1986, one year after introduction of the GAL 16V8. ispGAL, is short for In-System re-Programmable GENERIC ARRAY LOGIC. It is only listed in the 1988 Data Book and was soon replaced by the ispGAL 22V10. The GAL 16V8 is a direct replacement for most 20 pin PALs.… Read more Lattice ispGAL & ispLSI

Vector Clock

INTRODUCTION In the late seventies vector graphic arcade video games like Asteroids became a huge success. A few years later the GCE Vectrex Home Arcade System was released. But even today the unique CRT phosphor glow hasn’t lost any of its fascination. This blog decribes a circuit which will turn a monochrome TV set into… Read more Vector Clock