[sdiy] MIDI with chips

[Eric Brombaugh]

On 12/26/2010 01:38 PM, Graham Atkins wrote:
> On 26 Dec 2010, at 20:21, Phil Moon wrote:
>
>> Hello
>> I am trying to locate some ICs that are no longer produced. The
>> devices in
>> question are: E510 M108, M208. I am willing to pay for the devices,
>> should
>> anyone have any that are surplus to requirements. TIA.
>> Regards
>> Phil
>
> Unusual numbers Phil, do you know what they are / do ?
> What equipment are they in ?
>
> These don't suggest any standard part types.

E510 _was_ (emphasis) a simple keyboard scanner chip sold by Maplin way 
back when. They may still be sold here:

http://www.cedos.com/e510_midi_chip.htm

No idea about the other two though...

Eric