Re: Who is your favourite electronics guru?

On 10 Aug 2006 16:09:11 -0700, bill.sloman@xxxxxxxx wrote:


John Fields wrote:
It seems like what you're proposing is that there's now another chip
which can plug into a 555's socket and do a better job?

I'm proposing that there aren't that many applications where a circuit
designer who knows modern integrated circuits is going to end up with a
555-shaped space.

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Not true.

On these newsgroups, for instance, a 555 is often the device of
choice because of the ease of use of the device, its low cost, and
its universal obtainability.
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Got an example which can go the mile for the money?

That's the wrong question.

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That's a "no", then?


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John Fields
Professional Circuit Designer
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