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Title: Chip Identification for a Newbie
Post by: ddctechguy on June 24, 2015, 01:16:56 am

Hi, I am new to the forum, as well as new to the "modern day" electronics scene.  I am currently trying to repair 2 devices, however, not working with electronic circuits since 1988, I am having a very hard time recalling how to look up chip replacements and equivelents.  Would someone here be willing to take a look at three chips I need and tell me what the heck they cross reference with?  I have searched and googled for endless hours, but without the proper working knowledge of modern day chip markings I seem to be just spinning my wheels.

Thanks in advance for any help.
Lee C.

Title: Re: Chip Identification for a Newbie
Post by: Mr.B on June 24, 2015, 01:25:05 am

Welcome to the forum.

Perhaps you could use Google.
The following search terms get almost direct hits on the datasheets.
Texas Instruments VN12
Texas Instruments 75176b
Texas Instruments LVC541A

Edit: All appear to be in stock at Mouser.

Title: Re: Chip Identification for a Newbie
Post by: kolonelkadat on June 24, 2015, 01:33:09 am

this website will make you go crosseyed, but it is super useful when trying to identify  manufacturer logo
http://www.classiccmp.org/rtellason/logos/semiconductorlogos.html (http://www.classiccmp.org/rtellason/logos/semiconductorlogos.html)

Title: Re: Chip Identification for a Newbie
Post by: ddctechguy on June 24, 2015, 02:36:50 am

Thank you both for your speedy response!!!!  I now have the parts on the way from Mouser. 

Lee C.