Does anyone know if the 89c669 CPU is readily available? I am having trouble locating parts thru distributors. According to them, it has not been classified as obsolete. It is a fairly new part, I think. Thanks.
We have several customers that are using this device. So it should be available. Reinhard
That's a little strange. I just got an answer from Philips that said that it was currently in development. Philips Semiconductors answer: Hi Sutton Thanks for your interest in Philips Semiconductors This item is currently in development. I will contact the Business Line to try to determine the production release date Thanks, Sam
"I just got an answer from Philips that said that it was currently in development." It probably came from one of their sales/marketing droids. Those guys can't tell the difference between a toaster and an IC. I believe Digikey sell it.
Very good point.
Most companies these days have i..... eh, customer service people that sit as "first line responders". Those people have a list of pat answers and nothing more. This is not just a Philips issue, it even happen here at Keil. I asked "watches work with locals in C but not with locals in assembler" and the answer was "to watch you must open a watch window". I think Stefan is a bit unjust Those guys can't tell the difference between a toaster and an IC., my experience is that they can tell you that one is bigger than the other. My recommendation is: when you start working with a companys products, get a question that the 'first liner" will realize that (s)he can not answer, that will give you a contact in the second line and then life is good. BE AWARE if you start abusing that contact it WILL die. Erik
I believe Digikey sell it. just checked, they have them in stock. Erik