Embedded processors for DIY projects ?

[Aaron J. Grier]

On Wed, Nov 01, 2000 at 03:47:24PM +0100, Michael Buchstaller wrote:

> >MC68HC811E2 is still listed as active part in 3rd quarter selection
> >manual.  2K EEPROM.  just dig around at http://www.mot-sps.com/ and
> >you'll find it.
> 
> only in PLCC package, no more DIP !

you're the second person I've heard this from.  I just called up my
local arrow sales rep and can order MC68HC811E2CP2 with 12 week lead
time.  It's in motorola's 2000 4th quarter selection guide.  My rep also
said he hadn't gotten any end-of-life notices or any indications that
the part is being discontinued.

should I try buying a couple tubes to prove the point?  (trade them for
analogue gear?)

> >AVR comes in various dip packages from 8 to 40 pin.  MC68HC811E2
> >mentioned previously is available in 48pin dip.
> 
> Where ????

arrow.com sells MC68HC811E2CP2 online for USD $14.02 each, and they have
worldwide offices.

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