[comp.unix.i386] Western Digital 16550s under UNIX?

john@jwt.UUCP (John Temples) (08/17/90)

I just received three 16550 UARTs from JDR Microdevices.  These were
made by Western Digital (part number WD16C550-PL) rather than by
National Semiconductor.  JDR says they talked to WD, who claimed they
were "pin for pin compatible" with the NS part.  I seem to recall a
comment in this newsgroup about compatibility problems with the WD
part.  Does anyone know if I can expect problems using these chips
under ESIX?
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John W. Temples -- john@jwt.UUCP (uunet!jwt!john)