Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the search for information and documentation regarding the Russian interrupt controller IC, specifically the part number 588VN1. Participants are seeking datasheets, pin configurations, and comparisons with similar ICs, including the Intel 8259.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests help finding a datasheet for the 588VN1, noting that the existing datasheet lacks application details.
- Another participant asks for specific details about the IC, including the number of pins, manufacture date, and any additional markings on the chip.
- It is noted that the 588VN1 has 28 pins and a date code suggesting it was manufactured in the 43rd week of 1989, with construction resembling that of the 1980s.
- Some participants propose that the 588VN1 may be a rebranded version of the Intel 8259 Programmable Interrupt Controller, while others argue that the pin configurations differ significantly.
- A participant shares a translated datasheet for the 588VN1, originally in Russian, as a response to the request for information.
- References to the Intel 3000 bit-slice processor family and the Intel Interrupt Control Unit 3214 are made, highlighting differences in pinout and packaging.
- There is mention of the renaming of the 580 series of devices in the USSR, suggesting a historical context for the 588VN1.
- One participant expresses frustration at not finding relevant information about the 588VN1 from the provided links.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the relationship between the 588VN1 and the Intel 8259, with some asserting similarities and others emphasizing differences. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the exact specifications and applications of the 588VN1.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the lack of a comprehensive datasheet and the reliance on potentially incomplete or translated documents. There are also unresolved questions about the exact nature and functionality of the 588VN1 compared to other interrupt controllers.