Digital DIY in ASIC, the cheap way

[patchell]

Harry Bissell wrote:

> Actually I think one of the major applications was that those tube IC's
> were
> "rad hard" so they were good for outer space,  atom bombs..., Death
> Metal....
>

    You hit the nail on the head, I think.  I do believe you are correct.  I
guess a synth made from a Tube Asic could literally be played....anywhere.
Concert at Three Mile Island anybody?

>
> And tube amp flamewars ???  (only kidding guys...;^)
>
> H^)
>
> Jim Patchell wrote:
>
> > 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

--
 -Jim
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