Top octave divider chips

[David Anderson]

ionsager at sn.no wrote:
> 
> I need some MM5824. Keyboard Systems have them at $18. Is that the
> going rate for these chips?
> They are used in the Korg PS series and seems to have a high failure
> rate. 6 were blown in the PS I'm repairing.
> I have similar experience with the MM5823 used in the PolyMoog.
> Is it just bad luck or are these chips prone to failure?

I would look in to the power supply before plugging in any more chips.
The fact that you have six blown points away from the chip and to
another cause.
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