Re: A86: Re: LCD stuff


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my zilog data book specifies a single polarity, 5 volt power supply.  It
does not say what the voltage requirements are for low-power mode or
anything, but I don't think there are any 3v z80's.

Cassady Roop

TGaArdvark@aol.com wrote:
> 
> > However, I just realized awhile ago... the backup batt is only 3volts.
> > Does the z80 only use 3v when in low power mode?  If it still uses the
> > normal 5v, then it can't run from the backup battery only.
> 
> Someone correct me if I'm wrong.  First off, 4 AAA's is 6V.
> Second, I think the Z80 they use is a 3 volt chip anyway, and
> they step it down with a current divider.  The RAM and link
> take up the full 6V.  Am I correct here?  Anyone know?


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