Re: Redesigning a new PROM for //e and //c hardware

[Benoit0123 <bgilon@free.fr>]

Benoit0123 wrote:
> Egan Ford wrote:
>> On 11/5/12 5:23 AM, Benoit0123 wrote:
>>> potential enhanced CPU within the host (either CMOS 65C02 or a
>>> 65802).
>> 
>> I am intrigued.  This is the first I have heard of a //e with a 65802 
>> (my Apple II activity has a gap from 1986-2009).  Was this a common 
>> self-upgrade?  Is it as simple as just replacing the CPU?  Hmmm... now 
>> where to find one...
>> 
>> Thanks.
>>
> I have a Transwarp I in my //e and later upgraded it with a 65802 (for
> running Merlin 16), but you raise a good point as I forgot to check
> whether
> the 65SC802 is still manufactured. I just left a query to WDC sales
> support
> regarding this.
> However,
> a) the W65SC02 is still produced and can imply a more subtle rewrite of
> many
> loops within Applesoft and (to a lesser extent) to the monitor.
> b)
> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/comp.sys.apple2/C8hap5vZ_24/KkL8P2beyzUJ
> I understand that the W65SC816 can be adapted to old Apple // too. But
> this
> requires further consideration...
>
In case Gregg is right in his answer, then WDC has many international
distributors. I already bought some stuff from "Mouser Electronics" ans was
satisfied by the service.
http://fr.mouser.com/Western-Design-Center-WDC/Semiconductors/Integrated-Circuits-ICs/Embedded-Controllers-Processors/_/N-a86bcZ1yzrr9x/

HTHATS (HopeThisHelpsAsTheySay),
Regards,
Benoît