Re: F21 docs, + an administrative question
At 10:55 PM 6/5/00 -0400, vic plichota wrote:
> > I have noted some complaints in this list about the F21 docs.
> > I think the criticism is unjustified.
>
>What is wrong with asking for a correct pinout, and something
>resembling a timing diagram? If UTI wants to sell this silicon, then
>I think that it behooves 'em to publish, or perish. If I am out of
>date wrt the state of F21 doc, it is because no-one directed my
>attention to the correct URL.
I have some timing diagrams. I will have to see if they are P21 or F21.
>I do not fault creativity, and frankly I approve of
>flying-in-the-face-of-the-establishment, but selling a component
>req's hard engineering data before a system-builder can specify it
>with any confidence (as opposed to a hobby or leap of faith).
If the silicon was in better shape I would be using the F21 now.
> > I have found the doc adequate to design this chip
> > on a board including software.
>
>Successfully? Worked 1st time, and every time it was powered-up?
As I said current silicon leaves a lot to be desired.
The doc is adequate for a first pass experimental board. I have not tried
because the
the silicon is not fully functional.
Simon
