[coco] Converter update

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John

A PAL/GAL/small CPLD are in the $2 range. Since the initialization  
of the AL250 would take a simple state machine that can resided in 
them. 

Cost is not a large concern either way. It really boils down beween a 
small CPLD or a PIC/AVR solution which ever is better for the 
person doing the design. Both routes are in the $2 range. 

james


On 7 Apr 2005 at 22:19, John R. Hogerhuis wrote:

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> Any particular reason for choosing a programmable logic chip over a
> low-end microcontroller?
> 
> A microcontroller would give more flexibility and be much easier to
> code for.