> It's not an issue of power. The problem is that the 8X is unique because
> it uses EEPROM not EPROM. EEPROM in the 8X series is self timed for
> writing so all that has to be issued is a start program command. The 6X and
> 7X need both start and stop commands with 100 uS +- 5 uS interval inbetween.
>
> Hard to do with standard PC.

It can be done on a pc.  You just have to code some bench mark routines
to set up an accurate delay routine.  If you use some hi resolution timer
routines, you can look at the pc clock down at the us level.

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