Re: need L290 substitute

Joel Koltner wrote:
"Joerg" <notthisjoergsch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:qxtNj.6819$GE1.2161@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I don't know PICs and AVRs but one of my 8051-based designs from the early 90's is still in full prodcution with no end in sight.

When they do obsolete that 8051 of yours you can just tell the boss to stick the core in an FPGA and keep on truckin'.

(Ducking... :-) )


Digikey still keeps thousands of them in stock just like years ago. And they command a pretty penny, seems a lot of people are willing to pay for peace of mind. It may not be the right part for a very cost sensitive mass product but this was higher end medical and it sure worked out well. 15 years and no redesign.

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