| ??? 02/19/08 21:15 Read: times |
#151171 - The + and - of the slave processor Responding to: ???'s previous message |
+ it can provide some pre- or post-processing
+ sexy :-) + can provide an extra layer of security (copy protection) - more expensive than a simple and stupid shift register - more complex -> more likely to fail - an extra firmware has to be maintained - programming has to be solved somehow ? power consumption ? reset issues You might also want to consider other options listed in the following FAQ. JW |
| Topic | Author | Date |
| lots of i/o | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| There are 16-bit Expanders | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| The + and - of the slave processor | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| the logical solution is to ... | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Roll 'yer own, and get exactly what you want | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| why bother | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| you're right, if "conventional" I/O ports are OK | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Max 7301 | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| lots of i/o part 2 | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Theres a 40way NXP I/O expander | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Simple Distributed Concept | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| very valid point | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| For sure.....the multi-port job.... | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| lots of i/o part 3 | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| I love slave processors | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
MCP23008 | 01/01/70 00:00 |



