TC08 in an FPGA

[Dave McGuire]

On Nov 22, 2006, at 11:34 AM, Al Kossow wrote:
>> For the TC08 and similar devices, the issue really comes down to
>> the Posibus interface and the Blinkenlights.  Both are key features
>> of the TC08, and both are very pin-hungry.
>
> Lights can be serially multiplexed to an external holding  
> register / light
> driver  on the panel.

   Duh, I should read to the end of my mail spool before I reply. ;)   
This is very much along the lines of what I suggested in my earlier  
email, but I was envisioning the two sides of that serial link being  
on the same board.  Running a nice narrow cable carrying LVDS signals  
up to the lamp panel is a very appealing idea.

> A TC08 on an omnibus card would be useful too.

   *drooool*  Oh yes. :-)

                -Dave

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Dave McGuire
Cape Coral, FL