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Subject: Re: Replacing an 8250 with a 16550a chip
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Date: 24 Apr 91 13:02:04 GMT
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In article <1991Apr24.055001.11080@cs.ucla.edu>, chao@oahu.cs.ucla.edu (Chia-Chi Chao) writes:
> In article <1991Apr24.034859.20556@agate.berkeley.edu> c60b-1eq@e260-1g.berkeley.edu (Noam Mendelson) writes:
>>>How much does the 16550a cost?
>>
>>Jameco Electronics sells the NS16550AN for $17.95.
> 
> Yes, but they have _$50_ minimum order!  Try Microprocessor Unlimited,
> (918) 267-4961.  $12.50 for -AN, $15 for -AFV, $20 for -AFN, prices as of
> 1/14/91.  Shipping is about $3.  Anybody know what are the differences?
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> Chia-Chi Chao     chao@cs.ucla.edu    ..!ucbvax!cs.ucla.edu!chao
I read in an earlier posting that the 8250 can be replaced by the 16550a.  Is
there anything more I should know before I do this?  Would it void a warranty?
Or is it as safe as installing a math chip?
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