On 3 August 2010 02:09, RussellMc <apptechnz@gmail.com> wrote:
> ...... snipped ....
>
> Today while rummaging in my workshop I was surprised to discover
> ceramic and gold 12C508JW, with it's EPROM suitably displayed for all
> the world to see. I don't recall ever having used one, so how it came
> into my possession I don't know. It looks like the sort of junk that
> would go nicely in the midst of some sort of artwork. As the EPROM is
> the centrepiece of the (admittedly small) visual treat I'd first have
> to add some UV opaque material to the window though:-).
>
>
>
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 Russell


Think of it as "living" art. If it was driving LEDS or a speaker, as
the EPROM bits get erased the patterns and operation would change
until the final day when it dies altogether. By then you will have had
a chance to observe & update the program to handle the situation
better/longer ?

RP :-)

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