Well, it looks like the only 7486s I have on hand are LS. What with buying
bulk parts I'll probably never use and waiting for the slow boat from
China, it'll probably be more cost-effective just to buy the module on
Arcade Shopper. Thanks for your help, guys!

-- Jim

On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:04 AM, Francesco Messineo <
[email protected]> wrote:

> On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 4:42 PM, Diggy Dude <[email protected]>
> wrote:
> > To make sure I understand:
> >
> > Clean all pads and leads with flux.Will a flux pen suffice, or should
> liquid
> > flux be used?
>
> no, flux residue after soldering has to be removed. I use water-based
> flux, so I clean the boards with water and bake them to remove the
> water
>
> >
> > What specific 74HC and SRAM devices do you use?
>
> I use AS6C6264SCN memories, though they aren't guaranteed to have
> standby current  lower than 4 uA, but I measure every module to be
> sure it meets this requirement. It's the only part that can be found
> new at this time. I have used  batoches of several other SRAMs when
> I've found a good deal on ebay for example.
> I do all glue logic with a single 74HC86.
>
> >
> > On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 2:45 AM, Francesco Messineo
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> >>
> >> On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 9:08 AM, Diggy Dude <[email protected]>
> >> wrote:
> >> > Thanks, Fugu!
> >> >
> >> > So the modern solution is a single SRAM and capacitor on a SOIC-to-DIP
> >> > breakout? What's the RAM chip they're using?
> >>
> >> and a logic chip (there're a few different approaches here) to combine
> >> the separate chip selects to a couple of addresses and a single select
> >> signal. My own version of the circuit uses the fewest ports possible
> >> (at least if nobody comes up with a different approach I couldn't
> >> think of).
> >> The RAM chip must be a CMOS static ram, 8kx8 and with low power
> >> standby (not all have this feature). The original 8k modules were
> >> specified for 4 uA max standby current, that allows the standby
> >> battery to keep the RAM content for over a month. Usually the suitable
> >> chips have L or LL in the part number, but you better check the
> >> datasheet for the fine details. Most of the suitable RAM chips have a
> >> measured standby current of 0.1 uA (often less) at 3.3V if the chip
> >> select are driven with the correct voltages. At these current levels,
> >> cleaning the soldering flux is a must. I've measured up to 15 uA of
> >> standby current on badly cleaned modules. YMMV.
> >> Glue logic *must* be 74HC family, it has a suitable current draw at
> >> 3.3V standby and suitable speed. In one case I've used 74AHC and it
> >> worked well too.
> >>
> >> >
> >> > -- Jim
> >> >
> >> > On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 10:29 PM, Fugu ME100 <[email protected]>
> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> You could try
> >> >>
> >> >> https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/?page_id=11#!/8k-RAM-
> module-for-Model-100/p/104430801/category=28313042
> >> >>
> >> >> They have the M100 modules if you want to buy.
> >> >>
> >> >> If you want to build your own there are PCBs on OSH Park for surface
> >> >> mount
> >> >> and DIP versions.
> >> >>
> >> >> No need for any pillaging :)
> >> >>
> >> >> From: M100 <[email protected]> on behalf of Diggy
> Dude
> >> >> <[email protected]>
> >> >> Reply-To: <[email protected]>
> >> >> Date: Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 8:13 PM
> >> >> To: <[email protected]>
> >> >> Subject: [M100] 8K RAM module
> >> >>
> >> >> Anyone know where I can get an additional 8K for my 24K M100 without
> >> >> pillaging another M100? Let's face it: if I got another M100, I'd be
> >> >> inclined to leave it intact.
> >> >
> >> >
> >
> >
>

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