Programmer for X2816BP?

[W4PJB]

Can anyone recommend a programmer for the X2816BP EEPROM chip? My head is spinning trying to figure out the array of Chinese clones of the T48/T56 out there and not entirely confident all would work as advertised. If available from a USA supplier, that would be a bonus.

I will be using this to flash an EEPROM on my 8753C. Thanks!

[coromonadalix]

you need to search  in their supported device list  and or install the 48 56 or 76 software and check  if the xicor x2816bp  is in them

check here   you have their list
http://www.xgecu.com/en/Index.html   
t48 t56 TL866II   seems to be capable  BUT THEY ONLY HAVE THE A B C  not a BP ??


i know some oldies like  chipmaster 6000 uxp i have can do it

maybe some xeltek 5000  and up  or even the 3000   can do it ...  once again you can install or check their supported devices ...

[W4PJB]

Thank you for your reply. Yes that was one of the issues; I cannot seem to find much information on the BP model although other versions of the chip are claimed to be supported. I understand one of the limitations many programmers have is insufficient voltage for writing these older EEPROM’s.

I’ve taken a shot on this unit from Amazon. It appears to be the official Xgecu store, so hopefully this is not a clone using inferior hardware as often happens with these types of devices. It claims to support up to 25 V peak to peak, which should be sufficient for writing.

https://a.co/d/eFFSjYB

I also found some surplus X2816BP chips at an electronic surplus store in Ohio, so I’ve ordered several for testing along with some DIP sockets so I do not have to risk damaging the one in the unit, which does work, but I cannot write to to add options.

Everything should be here sometime next week so I will post updates once I get a chance to test.

[gslick]

Thank you for your reply. Yes that was one of the issues; I cannot seem to find much information on the BP model although other versions of the chip are claimed to be supported. I understand one of the limitations many programmers have is insufficient voltage for writing these older EEPROM’s.

The P in X2816BP just means that it is a 24-Lead Plastic DIP package.

Other options are J for 32-Lead PLCC and D for 24-Lead Cerdip packages.

http://www.bitsavers.org/components/xicor/1990_Xicor_Data_Book.pdf
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