Michael Holmes <mholmes10 at hotmail.com> writes:
Gurus,
I'm looking for your advice.
My DEC 3000 gave me a POST NVR error and after trying all the steps to fix =
it (reseating boards, memory, etc...) it looks like the RTC (DALLAS DS12871=
A) has died.
Searching on line I found some places marketing a replacement for DS1287 fo=
r old PC's but not sure if any would work for DEC given it had an A at the =
end in the model number (different pins etc...)
Given that this sounds like a common problem on early VAXen, I was wonderin=
g if of you have some recommendations on a good source to purchase a replac=
ement RTC that will work with DEC equipment.
Thanks much!
You can replace it with the newer DS12887 available from various electronics
parts resellers. Several listed below:
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Maxim-Integrated/DS12887A+/?qs=0Y9aZN%2…
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/DS12887A%2B/DS12887A%2B-ND/956873
http://store.batteryspecialists.com/ds12887a.html
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/1/1/5018-ds12887a-lit2695.html
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