top2049 programmer as 74xxx chip tester

[Jos Dreesen / Marian Capel]

Andrew Lynch wrote:
> Hi,
> Does anyone have any experience with using a TOP2049 as a TTL 74xxx chip
> tester?
> 
> How did it work for you?  Do you recommend it as a worthwhile piece of test
> equipment?
> 
I do not know the TOP2049, but use an ALLPRO-07 for that purpose. It can 
also test (some) SRAM & DRAM. You can also define your own testpattern. 
It even programs Eproms !
About the only drawback is the need for an ISA slot for the controller card.

				Jos