In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, George Herzog wrote:

I just love the SXes. They are so tough.
I mistakenly put 9volts DC to one [pluged in my supply on the regulated side of the power.

 

It still programed, so I figured I would try it any way [the rated limit is 7 volts DC].

It ran fine for about 6 hours before acting strangely.

 

Everything else I have would have quit post haste.  I've made similar mistakes with my BS2's and have yet to damage one permanently. [knock on wood]

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