CHEPPONIS@C.CS.CMU.EDU (10/03/85)
From: Mike Chepponis <Michael.Chepponis@C.CS.CMU.EDU> Universal Semiconductor Inc. has announced their USC SL2002 Dual Channel NRZI Encoder/Decoder chip. It is CMOS, in a 22-pin standard DIP, and all inputs and outputs are TTL compatible. Each of the 2 channels converts NRZ TX data into NRZI, and also converts incoming NRZI into NRZ; it would seem to be the perfect chip to mate with, say, the Zilog SIO for use in packet applications. It replaces the need for the state machine which is now used on many designs. The chip runs on +5v at 100 uA max quiescent current. It handles 2 Megabits per second. Universal Semiconductor Inc. 1925 Zanker Road San Jose, CA 95112 408/279-2830 N.B.: I have not used this device. I am reciting data from the spec sheet. Delivery is from stock. Small quantity pricing is $50, but this price should drop as production ramps up. -------