30 Jun
1997
30 Jun
'97
2:37 p.m.
On Mon, 30 Jun 1997, Richard A. Cini, Jr. wrote:
I think without any markings on the chip you will have to go by the other
clues on the board, such as revisions and part numbers.
Sam
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>Additional
thought...
>How will additional required information be tied to the ROM images (as in
>manufacturers part numbers, revision levels, serial numbers,
>corresponding hardware information, etc.)? ROMS (and PALs) often change
>as the circuits get minor "improvements" (ECOs).
I don't know yet. I'm grappling with this now. There are all sorts of issues
with this: parts are house numbered, or not numbered at all. Maybe we can go
by unit serial number, date-of-manufacture stickers, and pc-board
identifications (such as "Revision A" or the like).