dsb@cidam.rmit.oz (David Burren [Athos]) (11/05/88)
Browsing through my Series 32000 Databook I can see the data for the NS32132
CPU. But the book doesn't answer all my questions (unless I missed something).
1. Apart from it's support for dual-processor systems, what other
features over the '032 does the '132 have?
2. Are there any products out there that use the '132?
3. Has NatSemi published any Application Note on the design of a
system using the '132?
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David S. Burren, ("Athos") ACSnet/CSNET: dsb@cidam.oz
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Melbourne, AUSTRALIA ARPA: dsb%cidam.oz@uunet.uu.netgbs@stratus.UUCP (George B. Smith) (11/07/88)
In article <2877@cidam.rmit.oz> dsb@cidam.rmit.oz (David Burren [Athos]) writes: >Browsing through my Series 32000 Databook I can see the data for the NS32132 >CPU. There is a brand new data book on 32k products out. I would advise you to get a copy from your local National Rep. I am sorry to tell you but there is no part with the number NS32132 in the book since National never built the part. >2. Are there any products out there that use the '132? >3. Has NatSemi published any Application Note on the design of a > system using the '132? I don't think so since the part was never built :-). >David S. Burren, ("Athos") ACSnet/CSNET: dsb@cidam.oz George B. Smith disclaimer: don't blame Stratus for Stratus Computer, Inc my opinions. gbs@stratus
grenley@nsc.nsc.com (George Grenley) (11/08/88)
Old databooks can haunt you.... In article <2877@cidam.rmit.oz> dsb@cidam.rmit.oz (David Burren [Athos]) writes: >Browsing through my Series 32000 Databook I can see the data for the NS32132 >CPU. But the book doesn't answer all my questions (unless I missed something). >1. Apart from it's support for dual-processor systems, what other > features over the '032 does the '132 have? It consumes no power & takes no board space ;-) >2. Are there any products out there that use the '132? We'd love to see one.... 8-) >3. Has NatSemi published any Application Note on the design of a > system using the '132? No. Seriously, there is no 32132. Although we did announce at one time plans to make one, we never did. Sorry about that. George Grenley Apps Engineer Nat'l Semi
dsb@cidam.rmit.oz (David Burren [Athos]) (11/09/88)
In article <1040@stratus.UUCP>, gbs@stratus.UUCP (George B. Smith) writes: > In article <2877@cidam.rmit.oz> dsb@cidam.rmit.oz (David Burren [Athos]) writes: > >Browsing through my Series 32000 Databook I can see the data for the NS32132 > >CPU. > > There is a brand new data book on 32k products out. I would advise you to > get a copy from your local National Rep. I am sorry to tell you but there > is no part with the number NS32132 in the book since National never built > the part. Hmmm. That's weird. My databook is the 1986 edition (ok, so I'm a bit out of date). There's definitely a 32132 in there...... I suppose National may have discontinued it, but if it was in one of their databooks (and it IS) I would have thought at least a few were made :-) > George B. Smith disclaimer: don't blame Stratus for > Stratus Computer, Inc my opinions. > gbs@stratus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ David S. Burren, ("Athos") ACSnet/CSNET: dsb@cidam.oz RMIT, UUCP: ...!uunet!munnari!cidam.oz!dsb Melbourne, AUSTRALIA ARPA: dsb%cidam.oz@uunet.uu.net
dsb@cidam.rmit.oz (David Burren [Athos]) (11/09/88)
In article <7592@nsc.nsc.com>, grenley@nsc.nsc.com (George Grenley) writes: > Old databooks can haunt you.... > > In article <2877@cidam.rmit.oz> dsb@cidam.rmit.oz (David Burren [me]) writes: > >Browsing through my Series 32000 Databook I can see the data for the NS32132 > > .... Seriously, there is no 32132. Although we did announce at one time plans > to make one, we never did. Sorry about that. > > George Grenley Thanks for confirmation of that. I would've thought the data sheet would have said "PRELIMINARY" or somesuch. Oh well, methinx me needs a new databook...... Ho hum, there goes another paper design out the window. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ David S. Burren, ("Athos") ACSnet/CSNET: dsb@cidam.oz aRMpIT, UUCP: ...!uunet!munnari!cidam.oz!dsb Melbourne, AUSTRALIA ARPA: dsb%cidam.oz@uunet.uu.net
gbs@stratus.UUCP (George B. Smith) (11/11/88)
In article <2891@cidam.rmit.oz> dsb@cidam.rmit.oz (David Burren [Athos]) writes: >Hmmm. That's weird. My databook is the 1986 edition (ok, so I'm a bit out of >date). There's definitely a 32132 in there...... I suppose National may have >discontinued it, but if it was in one of their databooks (and it IS) I would >have thought at least a few were made :-) > >David S. Burren, ("Athos") ACSnet/CSNET: dsb@cidam.oz >RMIT, UUCP: ...!uunet!munnari!cidam.oz!dsb >Melbourne, AUSTRALIA ARPA: dsb%cidam.oz@uunet.uu.net Let me try to make this clear. Yes, the 32132 part appeared in the '86 edition of the 32k data book. Yes, as George Grenley of NSC has previously stated, there were a few parts made. But it never made it to *product* status. It is *not* supported by any of Nationals software tools or documentation. It is *not* in the current 32k data book, the one dated 1988. So I advise you not to design it in to any of your new products :-). George B. Smith Disclaimer: this info is just hearsay Stratus Computer, Inc. gbs@stratus.stratus.com
stevel@eleazar.dartmouth.edu (Steve Ligett) (11/11/88)
In article <2891@cidam.rmit.oz> dsb@cidam.rmit.oz (David Burren [Athos]) writes: >Hmmm. That's weird. My databook is the 1986 edition (ok, so I'm a bit out of >date). There's definitely a 32132 in there... It's in the 1988 Semiconductor Master Selection Guide, too. But let's move on to something that looks more promising. Steve Ligett steve.ligett@dartmouth.edu or Expiring minds (decvax harvard linus true)!dartvax!steve.ligett want to know.
mason@reed.UUCP (Mark Mason) (11/22/88)
In article <1065@stratus.UUCP> gbs@stratus.UUCP (George B. Smith) writes: > It is *not* in the current 32k data book, the one dated 1988. > Hi, I'm another one of those broke college students ;-), I would like to know where I could get one of the up-to-date data books for the 32k. Do the National Semi distributors have them? do they give them to non-company type people? Do they charge for them? (anything i've forgotten?) Also, is there a distributor in the Portland/Beaverton area (Oregon) and what is the proper way to contact them (walk in?). I am interested in the 32k-do-it-yourself-er, although at the moment my hands are tied with my thesis. Also, I have a 32016 tektronix workstation that I've been trying to get on-line. Thanks, mason -- Pick one (in order of preference): UUCP: tektronix!reed!mason BITNET: mason@reed.BITNET CSNET: reed!mason@Tektronix.CSNET ARPA: mason%reed.bitnet@cunyvm.cuny.edu