Re: "The Glob" Atari 2600 processors ???

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From: Robert F. Casey
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 17:47

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The glob on the board is probably the actual IC silicon die wire
bonded to the circuit board traces.  The black glob is just some
epoxy dripped on it to protect the chip and bonding wires from the
air and dust and such.  They skipped the IC packaging and soldering
steps making this module.  To cut cost.

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From: rfc@allegra.att.com (Robert F. Casey)
Subject: Re: "The Glob" Atari 2600 processors ???
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