64kB EEPROM Module

EEPROM-top.jpgSolderless 64kB EEPROM module for the Acorn BBC Model B

Introduction

This upgrade for the Model A/B provides 64kB of electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) allowing upto four paged ROM images to be resident while using only one paged ROM socket. EEPROM is non-volatile so retains its contents if the power is switched off. Upto four modules can be installed for a total of 256kB of sideways ROM.

What is a paged ROM?

This adapter is ideal for people who want to keep their BBC as original as possible but expand it to make it more useful. Or people who want a simple plug and play memory expansion for the Model B.

Module Description

This adapter is designed to fit in one of the four ROM sockets on an unexpanded Model B. It has a 64kB EEPROM chip on the top of the board and address decode logic on the bottom. It provides 4x 16kB paged ROMs from one physical socket in the Model B.

This board is compatible with my 32kB RAM/ROM boards allowing total flexibility in your BBC upgrades.

Features

  • Solderless - no permanent modifications required
  • Jumperless - no configuration required
  • Occuies one paged ROM socket on a model B
  • 4x 16kB erasable programmable sideways ROM (64kB total)
  • 100,000 erase/write cycles (typically)
  • 100 year data retention
  • Pre-loaded with programming software
  • Ultra low power & heat - negligible stress on the power supply

Kit Contents

Installation is very simple, solderless and completely reversible. The kit contains everything needed.

  • 64kB EEPROM module
  • 2x IC clips for write strobe (NWDS) and ROM select (ROMSEL)
  • 2x wires to daisy chain multiple modules
  • Printed step by step instructions

Where to buy?

This module is out of production.