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Can a 68a09 be used instead of a 68b09?
« on: April 26, 2013, 09:56:52 PM »
Hi guys just sorting through some ICs and found a heap of 68a09 CPU chips the wpc boards use a 68b09 CPU can the 68a09 be used?   If not does anyone know what they might be used in?

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Re: Can a 68a09 be used instead of a 68b09?
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2013, 10:12:58 PM »
No it can't

"A" runs at 1.5Mhz and "B" runs at 2Mhz so an "A" is too slow for applications that require a "B"
 
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