FunctionalLimits
Experienced Member
Just looking for a basic desktop EPROM eraser in working condition. Thanks.
Just looking for a basic desktop EPROM eraser in working condition. Thanks.
Thanks, dhoelzer. That's very nice of you to offer. I just got the programmer, so of course now I must have the eraser too!
I completely understand. I strongly warn you away from the cheap-o one that you can find on Amazon and eBay... greenish blue plastic with a white timer. Not only did mine arrive non-functional (Amazon) but the seller then asked if I would accept a partial refund... Absolutely insane.
I ended up buying one out of a lab that holds about 40 at a time.
One can make one from a drier lamp and a current limit resistor.
Dwight
How long does an erasure take with that device? It seems to have a timer which shuts off after 3 to 5 minutes (I thought it took longer to erase an eprom, but I haven't done that since the eighties so I don't really remember anymore)http://www.ebay.com/itm/221400793756?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D221400793756%26_rdc%3D1
I have for more than two years this and used it to erase tens of EPROMs ... and besides my wife is satisfied as well, 'cos she can sterilise toothbrushes from time to time.
How long does an erasure take with that device? It seems to have a timer which shuts off after 3 to 5 minutes (I thought it took longer to erase an eprom, but I haven't done that since the eighties so I don't really remember anymore)
-Tor
How long does an erasure take with that device? It seems to have a timer which shuts off after 3 to 5 minutes (I thought it took longer to erase an eprom, but I haven't done that since the eighties so I don't really remember anymore)
-Tor
Make sure the window is truly clean. Gunk from a label that covered the window can block a lot of UV light.
Dwight