RE: Decoding address $00/01

ncoplin_at_orbeng.com
Date: 2003-09-23 09:35:42

Thanks Spiro,

>Yes, since most processors (including 6502) don't allow their lines to go
>tri-state. The 74245 gives the processor this opportunity, which is needed
>in order to let the VIC access the RAM.

So the ability to tri-state is more the reason than need strength. The 65816
does allow for tri-stating, so should mean the buffers can indeed be
eliminated.

- Nick


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