> 
> Could you get the clock using a phase-locked loop (PLL)?
> Set the PLL to 12MHz, divide the output by two and compare the
> divide signal with the ASIC's 6MHz output.

Nawww.. just stick an edge-triggered bistable into the circuit -- two in 
series will create a neat little 24MHz output (I think...)
 
> Actually, I don't even know if you need to worry about tying
> the Z800 (can you actually still buy them?) clock to the SAM
> clock - the ASIC is going to insert wait states anyway, and
> its going to tie those wait to its own 6MHz clock.

Well, Colin PIggot tried it with an 8MHz Z80C and the ASIC /did not/ want 
to know. The bus, it seems, has to be at 6MHz...

Simon Cooke


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