At 02:21 PM 3/25/97 -0600, you wrote:
>At 11:23 PM 3/25/97, Elvin Slavik wrote:
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>>Has anyone any comments/experience on running a 16C84 @ 11.0592MHz.
>>I know it is 1.0592Mhz faster than the rating, but what I'm thinking
>>about is sharing the clock on a circuit which already has an Atmel
>>89C2051 running @ 11.0592MHz with a '84.
>
>I believe they are rated to 10 MHz; I use them for PROTOTYPING ONLY at
>speeds up to 16 MHz; 20 MHz will not work; 18 MHz on a good day, certainly
>not reliable.  Is this design for production?  If no, then go ahead and use
>the 11 MHz signal.  If it will be in production in any quantity, you will
>absolutely want to speak with someone at MCHIP.  Do you need the EEPROM, or
>could you switch over to a less-expensive variant, such as the 16C61-20 or
>such, that is rated at 20 MHz?  Also, will your supply voltage stay a
>constant, good +5V?  How about temp range?  I believe these somewhat affect
>what freq. range is likely to work.  Anyone know if MCHIP plans a 20 MHz
>'84?  That would be ideal for quick prototyping fast circuits.
>
> -Todd
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Why not just use the 16F84 it is rated at 10 mhz.

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