Re: VIDC speed

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From: C.Wong1
Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1992 11:40

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In article <1992Jul31.122130.13142@rhrk.uni-kl.de> @uni-kl.de:m_sattle@poker.informatik.uni-kl.de (Matthias Sattler) writes:

>I used 60 Mhz VIDC frequency in my A5000 and it worked quite well with
>1024x768x16x60Hz. And even the normal A5000 monitor did it. But I have
>one BIG problem, the VIDC is too slow for that. Meaning I have to cool
>it all the time using cooling-spray ("Kaeltespray" in german but I think
>you'll understand what I mean) because the silicon based microchips are
>fastest at about 0 oC. 
>Does someone know if there is a faster VIDC available or how to cool it
>permanently to 0 oC.
>
>Matthias Sattler
>e-mail: @uni-kl.de:m_sattle@poker.informatik.uni-kl.de
>(Funny but this should work.)

hi,
I believe it is possible to attach heatsinks to the chip ?? Also I have
heard that there are Peltier effect hs available, but I don't think they come   cheap ! Check out the electronic suppliers, such as Verospeed, RS, Electrovalue
...

regards

Chun

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Subject: Re: VIDC speed
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