Digital DIY in ASIC, the cheap way

[Jim Patchell]

Magnus Danielson wrote:

> From: Harry Bissell <harrybissell at prodigy.net>
> Subject: Re: Digital DIY in ASIC, the cheap way
> Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2000 23:36:25 -0400
>
> > I use ASIC in my synth designs everyday...
> >
> > I like the "operational transconductance amplifier" ASIC a lot !!!
>
> Nope, those are full custom. Nice try thought ;)
>
> > Now ya' wanna hear something REALLY scary...
> >
> > TUBE ASICs !!!
> >
> > lol
>
> Oooohhhh....  ROFL
>

    Actually, I think it was maybe 15 years ago, I read an article on
tube integrated circuits.  Because of the small size, they could use a
cold cathode (no heater).  I cannot remember why the research was being
done, but I seem to remember that speed was one of them.  Don't know
what ever happened to the idea, never heard about it again.

>
> Cheers,
> Magnus

    -Jim