Answers Database M1.4: Prom File Formatter uses different format for byte-wide prom sizes Record #3704 Product Family: Software Product Line: M1 Graphical/General Product Part: Prom File Formatter Problem Title: M1.4: Prom File Formatter uses different format for byte-wide prom sizes Problem Description: Urgency: Standard General Description: The prom file formatter appears to select the wrong size byte wide prom when 'Automatic Selection' is checked. Solution 1: When selecting a byte wide prom, the prom file formatter appears to select the wrong size prom. The reason it appears incorrect is because the prom file formatter measures byte size proms in bytes instead of bits. For example: Prom size Prom File Formatter Prom marking --------- -------------------- ------------- 64 kbytes 8k*8[64k] 64k*8[512k] this is 64kbytes this is 512k bits = 64kbytes The prom file that is produced will program a byte wide prom labeled 64k*8. However, DO NOT buy a prom labeled 8k*8[64k] because the prom will be too small. End of Record #3704 - Last Modified: 06/11/98 12:04

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