[volt-nuts] 3458A NVRAM

[Poul-Henning Kamp]

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In message <000401d378cd$31568960$94039c20$@perdrix.co.uk>, "David C. Partridge" writes:
>I'm looking at the A5 board in my 3458A.
>
>The DS1220Y and the two DS1230Y NVRAMs have 1997 dates, so should likely be
>replaced.  I *think* the Ramtron FM1608-120-P is a direct "drop-in"
>replacement in this application for the DS1230Y.  Is that right?  If so I'll
>get some in from eBay.

Make sure to read out a backup copy of the NVRAM via GPIP before you start
desoldering the CALRAM, there seems to be about 25% chance that it looses
contents during desoldering.

See the function "nvram" here for details:

	https://github.com/bsdphk/pylt/blob/master/hp3458a.py

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