So, would it be accurate to say that it may not necassarily be the 509A
but the software (mpasmwin)? Doesn't make it any more useful, but I
wanted to clarify the exact problem.

Cheers,

Kevin

Julian Fine wrote:
>
> Hi Tjaart
> First the mplab needed updating then it crashed and needded a patch for
> mpasmwin then Mark the Faak was running his computer on a date of 2099
> instead of 1999 and mpasmwin stops working at 2029. Then the program ran at
> a different speed even after the new assebler format for the 509a.
> Thereafter we gave up and went back to the normal 509 until someone has the
> time to help us dimwits right.
> The point is that the software for 509 will not run on 509a unless re
> written at OUR cost.
>
>          Julian Fine
>    Eagle Wireless Security
> http://www.eagle-wireless.co.za
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tjaart van der Walt <tjaart@WASP.CO.ZA>
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
> Date: 20 April 1999 11:19
> Subject: Re: Cheaper PICs ! Beware
>
> Julian Fine wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Beware of cheaper pic's. We burnt our fingers badly when we were offered
> the
> > 12C509A as a cheaper 12C509, Only problem is the 12C509A DOES NOT WORK.
> >          Julian Fine
> >    Eagle Wireless Security
> > http://www.eagle-wireless.co.za
>
> This is interesting. Usually the silicon shrink/bugfix
> parts (suffix A,B,C etc) are better (apart from slightly
> cheaper) than the original.
>
> What exactly went wrong? We use the 12C508, so a problem
> introduced into the A part is of importance to us.
>
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