Re: Reverse Engineering-- Why Not?

[Andrew Roughan <posty@iggy.triode.net.au>]

Michael T Decerbo <mike@athena.mit.edu> wrote:
> Rhonda K. Faircloth <RKFAIRCLOTH@unca.edu> wrote:

> >Isn't the programmable logic (PAL/GAL/etc.) nearly impossible
> >to read, or has someone been able to figure that out?

> Well, a Web search turns up a plug for something called the "Reverse
> Engineer's Bible" (http://www.hackerscatalog.com/books.htm) which brags

>         The Going Rate for "Reading Out" a PAL or GAL is typically
>         $500.00 to $1,500.00. With this book, software,
>         and your computer, you can do it for under a $100.00!

> ...which may be hyperbole but which seems to indicate that doing so is
> not unheard of.

I know that there is a PAL/GAL reader, however it can't do 'protected' chips.
Unfortunately, the TWGS GALs are protected.

I wonder whether this 'bible' can help you read protected chips?

Andrew
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Andrew Roughan 				posty@triode.net.au
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