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Article #719Re: Write Only Memory datasheet
From: Andy Pitts
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1990 06:07
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1990 06:07
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The original WOM data sheet was produced by Signetics in the early 70's. It had a neat list of applications such as overflow registers (bit buckets), non intelligent weapons systems and a list of other goodys. Amazing claims were made for its speed and capacity. It was supposed to be easily cooled with a six foot fan mounted 2 inches from the device. If it failed more air was needed. The data sheet was probably one of the best spoofs I have ever seen. They actually sent them to their customers. National Semiconductors produced a book of aplications notes for their line of quad op amps a few months later. It was titled "Quadzilla" and had a picture of a big dip chip attacking a town (made of electronic components) on the cover. -- Andy Pitts andy@rbdc.UUCP : "God is an overwhelming responsibility" ...!gatech!kd4nc!rbdc!andy : --Jethro Tull--
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