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From: dana@locus.com (Dana H. Myers)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics,rec.radio.amateur.packet
Subject: Zilog combo SCSI/SCC Z85C80 SCSCI
Summary: Has anyone used this part?
Keywords: Z85C80 Z53C80 Z85C30
Message-ID: <1991Apr24.041843.2822461@locus.com>
Date: 24 Apr 91 04:18:43 GMT
Organization: Locus Computing Corporation, Inglewood, CA
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  Last year, I discussed the idea of a packet-assembler-disassembler on
rec.ham-radio.packet (now rec.radio.amateur.packet) which uses a SCSI
link to the host. This is a project I've had on the back burner since
then, mostly 'cause I wasn't looking very hard for data on SCSI interface
chips. Now, while perusing some Zilog literature, I discover they offer a
chip which combines the Z85C30 SCC (ubiquitous in packet radio) and the
Z53C80 SCSI. The Z85C30 SCC is a very well known quantity; however I
know nearly nothing about the Z53C80.

  Are there any readers who have used either the Z85C80 SCSCI (the combo)
or the Z53C80 SCSI? I'd like to know about this SCSI controller, particularly
any difficulties with the part or availability.

Thanks,
Dana

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