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IC Tester (3.487 Bytes)

LOGIC PROLOG

            What is mean logic-1 or logic-0? Logic-1 and logic-0 strongly connection between the state at one moment and one condition. Logic-1 means any states are in the condition of high voltage close to Vcc voltage, and logic-0 means any states that close to netral or ground voltage. Is that just right that?. What about logic philosophy? Logic philosophy are like this, at one state, logic-0 cannot be made to be come logic-1 but logic-1 can be made to be logic-0. So if we want to exam the output of any devices (like and gate, or gate, not gate, buffer, counter, etc.), the output logic must be keep to be logic-1, then the input logic can be applied and the output logic will be changed by the result.

SALUTATION

            This project was dedicated to Paul Stenning at http://www.paulandmark.u-net.com/electron/ where the idea come when I saw his project. The project used a standard serial port type. I got quiet difficult to find this type IC. So I made the parallel port version. The concept is still the same. I changed only the part of serial to parallel convertion data. But my program still can used both hardware, serial port type or parallel port version. Certainly I didn't try the serial version, because I didn't build it, so if someone have found any bugs, please report it to me. I will fix it. Thanks to Paul because of his great thinking. I myself already tried a long time ago to make a device like this (simple ic-tester) to test any other ICs in my junk trash can. Thank you very much Paul'S !!!

THE PARALLEL VERSION IC-TESTER

            Some part was changed to accomodate the parallel type port. The original clock circuit, RS-232 buffers and interface was omitted and replace with the parallel port interface and the flip-flop latch changed with 8-bit latch, so the circuit is more simpler. Other parts are still the same accept that the selector switch to select the IC power was changed to relay devices. So we can make the device a little automatic selecting pin power.

Here is the complete circuit diagram (78.182 Bytes).

            The device must used bi-directional LPT parallel port (because the standard LPT parallel port can not accomodate the data interchange). All control signals are used to make the combination of control function for PPI-8255. More about explanation for this IC type can be seen at another topic, LPT extender and expander). This IC configured for port-A as output port, port-B as input port and port-C as output port. Port-A used to send logic state to IC under test, port-B used to read logic state from IC under test and port-C used for input decoder to select the enable function of latches and buffers of IC under test and also to activated the relay power circuits. Tabel I-1. shows the functional truth table for operational of this PPI-8255 for our purpose.
 

A1 A0 RD WR Reset CS Description
X X X X 0 1  DP side is tri-state (Hi-Z)
X X X X 1 X  All ports as input ports (reset)
0 0 1 0 0 0  DP side to port-A (write port-A)
0 1 0 1 0 0  Port-B to DP side (read port-B)
1 0 1 0 0 0  DP side to port-C (write port-C)
1 1 1 0 0 0  DP side to port-CW (write port-CW)
1 1 0 1 0 0  Not allowed for 8255A-5, but accepted for 82C55 type
 (read port-CW)
Tabel I-1. Control function of PPI-8255.

            As usual, DP port LPT is used for data interchange, PS port LPT used partly for identify card, and PC port LPT used for controlling the PPI-8255. As for identify card, like EPROM Programmer Card application, I used 2-bits for this purpose. But in that card, PS-7 seems like a redundancy function. Because it is inverting input, so if the PS-7 bit is not connected/released or broken, the reading also true. So I make some advanced used for this PS-7 bit. In this IC-Tester card, this bit used for detecting power-on from the card. If the card is still connected but the power is off, the program can not continue. Please you compare this function with both card. All of PC port LPT are used for controlling. I already selected these bits for our used. PC-5 bit as usual used for bidirectional enable, PC-3 bit used for WR signal (note that PC-3 is inverting input), PC-2 bit used for RD signal (this is normal input), PC-1 bit used for selecting address A1 (note that PC-1 is inverting input) and PC-0 used for selecting address A0 (this also an inverting input). The others functions, reset and Chip Select (CS) enable by used the combination of PC-3 and PC-2 bits. The explanation of these functional utilization can be obtain at LPT extender and expander topic. Tabel I-2. shows the bits should be apply to this port for our purpose as needed by tabel I-1.
 
 

DP-7 ~ DP-0 8-bit data port
PS-7 (Inv.) PS-3 Card Identify
X 0 IC-Tester card detect
1 X Power-on detect
PC-7
(Unused)
PC-6
(Unused)
PC-5 (Bidirectional Enable) PC-4
(IRQ Enable)
PC-3 (Inv.)
Used for WR
PC-2
Used for RD
PC-1 (Inv.)
Used for A1
PC-0 (Inv.)
Used for A0
Control port
X X 0 0 0 1 X X Stand-by mode (Hi-Z)
X X 0 0 1 0 X X Reset
X X 0 0 1 1 1 1 Writing port-A
X X 1 0 0 0 1 0 Reading port-B
X X 0 0 1 1 0 1 Writing port-C
X X 0 0 1 1 0 0 Writing port-CW
Tabel I-2. Bits used by IC-Tester card toward LPT port.

            Port PC PPI-8255 (for not to be confused between PC port LPT and PC port PPI-8255, we used the state, PC port is for LPT port and C port for PPI-8255 for later used) are used for activated the latches, buffers and relays for IC test power. 3-bits lower used for binary decoder inputs. So we have 8-state from this 3-bits, 3 are used for latches enable, 3 for buffers enable and 1 for steady-state condition and 1 still spare/unused. Steady state condition used when there are no action or needs when changing state. The rest 5-bits of C port used for enable IC test power. Here I only selected 5 possible and general combination for IC's power pins, range for 24-pins to 14-pins IC. Many TTL's and CMOS's power pins are the last pin number for Vcc and the half pin number for Ground. So for 24-pins IC, ie.pin-12 and pin-24, for 20-pins IC, ie.pin-10 and pin-20, for 16-pins IC, ie.pin-8 and pin-16, for 14-pins IC, ie.pin-7 and pin-14. If we press the ground pin to pin-12, many connection are omitted. The last preserved for un-common combination,ie. if the power locate at another pins, but this is only for IC type less than 24-pins. Vcc locate at pin-24 and ground at pin-1. Connection must be made by manual (jumper). You can use some kind of clips with pointed clip. Fig.1-1. shows one of this clip kinds. For 24-pins IC type, we use nothing of this relay. This also needs manual conection (jumper) to the power circuit. Tabel I-3. shows the control function of C port bits.
 
 

C-7 C6 C-5 C-4 C-3 C-2 C-1 C-0 OUTPUT
0 0 0 Enable latch data pin-1 ~ pin-8
0 0 1 Enable latch data pin-9 ~ pin-16
0 1 0 Enable latch data pin-17 ~ pin-24
0 1 1 Enable buffer data pin-1 ~ pin-8
1 0 0 Enable buffer data pin-9 ~ pin-16
1 0 1 Enable buffer data pin-17 ~ pin-24
1 1 0 Spare (unused)
1 1 1 Stand-by mode (steady state)
1 1 1 1 1 User 24-pins IC power select
1 1 1 1 0 24-pins IC power select
1 1 1 0 1 20-pins IC power select
1 1 0 1 1 16-pins IC power select
1 0 1 1 1 14-pins IC power select
0 1 1 1 1 User-pins IC power select
Tabel I-3. Control function of port-C bits PPI-8255.

HARDWARE

            I already built this prototype by using double sided PCB using protel software design. The design was still crowded, but it worked. Many jumper must be made to both sides, because we didn't have a fabricate one (this create manually). I used a tiny email wire (or you may use wire from nyy cable). Even its already double layer, it needs also many jumper, so don't forget to put it in the right way.

Here is the PCB artwork looks like (41.845 Bytes).

            Note that the common copper clad of top layer is ground and the common copper clad of bottom layer is Vcc. Don't forget to test it with ohm tester (bell check). this copper side both layer must not short circuited. Also Vcc and ground for any IC must be checked there were connected or not. Its better if we used many socket for ICs, because if any IC known defect, it can be easyly replaced with the new one. Many hours must lost here if you didn't do it well, careful!!! Here also I made PCB adapter (8.349 Bytes) for 20-pins, 16-pins and 14-pins IC to 24-pins socket. View of these adapter constructions are as follow (8.968 Bytes).
 

SOFTWARE

            Original software written in Quick Basic style, I prever write it in Pascal style (may be later in Delphi for windows based). As usual the hardware can be connected to any LPT parallel port, and the software will automatically checking the card existence. For any one who has already built the serial version, still can use this software. But I did not tested the serial version by myself, please report it if you found any bugs. Below is part of the routine to detect the card, initialization it and routine for I/O transfer, implementation of the description before.
 
TYPE
    LPT_Port       = (LPT_1, LPT_2, LPT_3, No_LPT);
    Mode_PPI       = (Port_A, Port_B, Port_C, Port_CW, Port_Hi_Z, PPI_Rst);
    Dec_Port_C     = (Set_Latch_1, Set_Latch_2, Set_Latch_3,
                      Set_Buffer_1, Set_Buffer_2, Set_Buffer_3,
                      Set_Spare, Steady_State);
    Mode_Port      = (COM_1, COM_2, LPTs);
    Pin_IC         = (Pin_24, Pin_20, Pin_16, Pin_14, User_Pin, Not_Set);

CONST
     Ada_Port      : BOOLEAN = FALSE;
     Ada_Card      : BOOLEAN = FALSE;
     Bi_Direct     : BOOLEAN = FALSE;
     PC_Port       : ARRAY[0..2] OF WORD =
                     ($03F8,$02F8,$0278);   { 'COM1','COM2','LPT1' }
     DP : ARRAY[LPT_Port] OF WORD = ($3BC, $378, $278, $3BC); { Data Port }
     PS : ARRAY[LPT_Port] OF WORD = ($3BD, $379, $279, $3BD); { Status Port }
     PC : ARRAY[LPT_Port] OF WORD = ($3BE, $37A, $27A, $3BE); { Control Port }
     Port_PPI : ARRAY[Mode_PPI] OF WORD = ($000F,     { Port-A PPI as output port}
                                           $0022,     { Port-B PPI as input port}
                                           $000D,     { Port-C PPI as output port}
                                           $000C,     { Port-CW PPI as output port}
                                           $0004,     { Port-Hi-Z PPI }
                                           $0008);    { Reset PPI }
     Set_Mode_PPI  = $0082;                           { Port-A, Port-C = Output }
                                                      { Port-B = Input, Mode = 0 }
     Set_Dec_Port_C : ARRAY[Dec_Port_C] OF BYTE = ($F8,    { Latch 1 Aktif }
                                                   $F9,    { Latch 2 Aktif }
                                                   $FA,    { Latch 3 Aktif }
                                                   $FB,    { Buffer 1 Aktif }
                                                   $FC,    { Buffer 2 Aktif }
                                                   $FD,    { Buffer 3 Aktif }
                                                   $FE,    { Spare Bit }
                                                   $FF);   { Steady State }
     Tegangan_IC   : ARRAY[Pin_IC] OF BYTE = ($F7,    { Vcc=pin-24, Gnd=pin-12 }
                                              $EF,    { Vcc=pin-22, Gnd=pin-12 }
                                              $DF,    { Vcc=pin-20, Gnd=pin-12 }
                                              $BF,    { Vcc=pin-19, Gnd=pin-12 }
                                              $7F,    { Vcc=pin-24, Gnd=pin-1 }
                                              $FF);   { Vcc=none, Gnd=none, external supply }
     Port_A_PPI    = $03;    { Note that Port-A through Port-CW }
     Port_B_PPI    = $02;    { are inverting to PC-0 and PC-1 }
     Port_C_PPI    = $01;
     Port_CW_PPI   = $00;
PROCEDURE Cek_Card;
VAR
   Kode_1, Kode_2, Kode_3 : BYTE;
   Dummy : BYTE;
BEGIN
     Ada_Port := FALSE; Ada_Card := FALSE;Bi_Direct := FALSE;
     IF (Set_Port = LPTs) THEN         { Parallel Port }
     BEGIN
          FOR LPT := LPT_1 TO LPT_3 DO
          BEGIN
               IF (NOT Ada_Port) OR (NOT Ada_Card) THEN
               BEGIN
                    IF PORT[PC[LPT]] <> Set_Dec_Port_C[Steady_State] THEN Ada_Port := TRUE;
                    IF Ada_Port THEN
                    BEGIN
                         PORT[DP[LPT]] := $44;        { Send code byte 'Dummy' }
                         Dummy := PORT[PC[LPT]];
                         PORT[PC[LPT]] := Dummy OR $20;    { Cek bi-directional port }
                         IF PORT[DP[LPT]] <> $44 THEN Bi_Direct := TRUE;
                         PORT[PC[LPT]] := Dummy;
                         IF Bi_Direct THEN
                         BEGIN
                              IF ((PORT[PS[LPT]] AND $88) = $80) THEN Ada_Card := TRUE   { Cek IC-Tester Card }
                              ELSE Ada_Card := FALSE;      { PS_3 = normal, PS_7 = Inverting }
                         END;                              { When open, PS are all in hi-z }
                    END;
               END;
               IF Ada_Port AND Ada_Card THEN     { Normally PS[LPT] = $7F (?) }
               BEGIN
                    Port_DP := DP[LPT];
                    Port_PC := PC[LPT];
                    Port_PS := PS[LPT];
                    IF Bi_Direct THEN Inisialisasi_PPI;
               END;
          END;
     END;
END;

PROCEDURE Inisialisasi_PPI;
BEGIN
     IF Set_Port = LPTs THEN
     BEGIN
          PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[PPI_Rst];    { Give a pulse }
          PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[PPI_Rst];    { Give a pulse }
          PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[Port_Hi_Z]+Port_CW_PPI;
          PORT[DP[LPT]] := Set_Mode_PPI;
          PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[Port_CW];    { Give a pulse }
          PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[Port_Hi_Z]+Port_CW_PPI;
          PORT[DP[LPT]] := Set_Dec_Port_C[Steady_State];
          PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[Port_C];     { Give a pulse }
          PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[Port_Hi_Z]+Port_C_PPI;
     END;
     Temp_Port := Set_Port;
END;

PROCEDURE Tulis_Port_A(Datanya : BYTE);
BEGIN
     PORT[DP[LPT]] := Datanya;
     PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[Port_A];     { Give a pulse }
     PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[Port_Hi_Z]+Port_A_PPI;
END;

PROCEDURE Tulis_Port_C(Datanya : BYTE);
BEGIN
     PORT[DP[LPT]] := Datanya;
     PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[Port_C];     { Give a pulse }
     PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[Port_Hi_Z]+Port_C_PPI;
END;

FUNCTION Baca_Port_B : BYTE;
VAR
   Temp : BYTE;
BEGIN
     PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[Port_B];     { Give a pulse }
     Temp := PORT[DP[LPT]];
     PORT[PC[LPT]] := Port_PPI[Port_Hi_Z]+Port_B_PPI;
     Baca_Port_B := Temp;
END;

            All other parts are still the same as the original software. The menu (10.531 Bytes) a little different, I omitted the choice for "Test chip once (slow and fast)" and replace it with "Debugging test" for testing the new created IC library and "Run test IC" for normally test. Also "Test Chip Repeatedly until Failure" was omitted, because I thought that this routine was not very useful.
How the comparing algorithm works? It works like this :

  • After an IC library file has loaded (or created), every inputs send to the IC pin socket, while the outputs are keep high. After the stable condition arised, the IC output under test will change byt itself, in accordance by the device itself (the kind of gate). And then the logic of IC pin socket read back again, and the outputs are compared to the boolean thruth table from IC library file (so the IC library must exactly meet the data book thruth table).
  • If the IC has clock, then the clocks are sending  pulse (1 high and 1 low) depends on the clock is a rising edge signal or a falling edge signal (+Clock or -Clock). and then the outputs are read back and compared to the IC library file. If the logic outputs are the same as the data, so the IC device passed, on the other way the device failed. That's all.
  • Original editor still have many bugs, I have improved the editor layout (10.603 Bytes) and keys, so it is convenience to use.

    HARDWARE TESTING

                Because this project needs more attention when assembly, I already made a program to test it after you have finished (hw_test.exe). Here you  must prepare a voltage tester or if it could be a logic probe. I used a self made logic probe and it seems a good one from ETI-Project (If I have time, I will write it later). After everything is okay, test the circuit by applying the voltage to it. Watch out something goes wrong. If nothing happened and the circuit seems work normally, connect it to LPT port. Run the software for testing the hardware. The menu (7.590 Bytes) are for testing the PPI-8255, logic write to pins socket, logic read from pins socket, IC pin power selectable, and overall connection (7.233 Bytes). Run from the first to the last one by one. Every step you will be prompted to check the proper pin hardware connection. If the result not the same, stop the process and examine carefully where the step stopped at. After you fixed it, run again from the beginning. Good luck!!!
     

    NEW IC DEVICE FILE FORMAT

                IC library file format still the same from the original, but I added some for IC compatibility type and IC description and copyright for appreciate of his works. The extension is also *.CHP. Both software still can used the file format each other. ChipTest.exe can used new format and ignore the feature parts, but if edited with it will lost the feature. IcTester.exe can still used old format but without the feature parts, if edited with it will added the feature. The complete file format are like below:
     
    *** CHIP TESTER DEVICE FILE
    #
    #
    *** PIN COUNT
    Constant_PC_1                 ;IC pin Q'ty
    Constant_PC_2                 ;Input pin Q'ty
    Constant_PC_3                 ;Output pin Q'ty
    Constant_PC_4                 ;Clock(+) pin Q'ty
    Constant_PC_5                 ;Clock(-) pin Q'ty
    Constant_PC_6                 ;Edited pin Q'ty
    *** PIN TYPES
    Constant_PT_1                 ;Pin 1
    Constant_PT_2                 ;Pin 2
        .                         ;Pin 3 through IC pin Q'ty
        .                         ;Pin types are : 1 = input, 2 = Output,
        .                         ;3 = Clock(+), 4 = Clock(-),
        .                         ;5 = Vcc, 6 = Gnd, 7 = Unused
    Constant_PT_(Constant_PC_1)   ;Last IC pin
    *** TEST DATA
    Constant_TD_0                 ;Step check (Max. 255 step)
    Constant_TD_11 Constant_TD_12 ... Constant_TD_1(Constant_PC_6)        ;Matrix for Boolean Truth Table
    Constant_TD_21 Constant_TD_22 ... Constant_TD_2(Constant_PC_6)
        .
        .
        .
    Constant_TD_(Constant_TD_0)1 Constant_TD_(Constant_TD_0)2 Constant_TD_(Constant_TD_0)(Constant_PC_6)
    *** END                       ;Compatibility for Paul Stenning IC Data File Format
    *** IC COMPATIBLE TYPES
    String_CT_1                   ;Reserved for 7 name
    String_CT_2                   ;Max. 8 characters
        .
        .
        .
    String_CT_7
    *** DESCRIPTION
    String_D                      ;Max. 60 characters
    *** COPYRIGHT
    Originated by: Paul Stenning (1993)
    Modified by: David Setya Atmaja (1999)


    Sample of this file format for old version type 7400 IC TTL and new version like this.
                As mention from his page, all digital type IC can be checked accept that those incorporating analog techniques, such as monostables and phase locked loops. Both TTL's or CMOS's types were accepted. All IC's that have its boolean thruth table can be implemented here. You can create your own library database (because mine was not complete yet) (37.979 Bytes) by inputed this boolean thruth table from data books and experiment with it. This is what we call, "Hope you having fun with electronics !!!!!".

    Now you can download my second version of libraries database (73.641 Bytes)

    PART LISTS

                The components for building this paralel version of IC-Tester are :
       1. Resistors :
    
          R1 ~ R24 = 220 Ohm ...................................................... 24 pcs
          R25 ~ R49 = 4k7 ......................................................... 25 pcs
       2. Capasitors :
    
          C1 ~ C3 = 100 nF (for IC decoupling, used as necessary ) ................ 3 pcs
          C4 = 470 uF/16V (for power input) ....................................... 1 pcs
       3. Semiconductors :
    
          IC1  = PPI-8255A-5 or equivalent type (Parallel Peripheral Interface) ... 1 pcs
          IC2 = 74LS138 (3 to 8 channel decoder) .................................. 1 pcs
          IC3 ~ IC5 = 74LS374 (Octal latch) ....................................... 3 pcs
          IC6 ~ IC9, IC14 = 74LS07 (Hex buffer) ................................... 5 pcs
          IC10 ~ IC12 = 74LS244 (Octal tri-state bus driver) ...................... 3 pcs
          IC13 = 74LS04(Hex Inverter) ............................................. 1 pcs
          IC15 = 74LS08 (Quad and gates) .......................................... 1 pcs
          D1 ~ D5 = 1N4001 (optional) ............................................. 5 pcs
       4. Others :
    
          IC socket for IC test (24-pins) or better zif-socket like textool ....... 1 pcs
          Optional IC socket for 40-pins .......................................... 1 pcs
          Optional IC socket for 20-pins .......................................... 6 pcs
          Optional IC socket for 16-pins .......................................... 1 pcs
          Optional IC socket for 14-pins .......................................... 7 pcs
          LPT-Connector, DB-25 socket (female) .................................... 1 pcs
          Miniature relay (PCB type relay) 5V-DC .................................. 5 pcs
          Miniature jack socket for power supply input ............................ 1 pcs
          Optional On/Off switch for power supply input ........................... 1 pcs
          Optional power indicator for power supply input (R = 470 + Red LED) ..... 1 pcs
          Optional parallel cable (male to male) DB-25 ............................ 1 pcs
                IC sockets are optional, but I suggest that you better used it, because the prices are not very much, but it can help if some ICs not work normally. Capacitors for decoupling not drawn in the schematic diagram, but implementing in the PCB, use it as necessary, also capasitor for power supply input. On/off switch and power indicator also optional. I used in my prototype for standardize only. For the relay I got the PCB mounted type, so it can be accepted 14-pins IC socket. If this kind of relay used, it's no need to put any diode. For connecting to LPT port, use only cable for parallel connection (printer data switch cable, not for laplink cable or serial transfer cable).
     

    MOUNTING & PROTOTYPE

                For the compact mounting, all unit can be put in a box, as usual my prototype (7.419 & 22.552 Bytes) made by plywood and has dimension about 175 mm X 175 mm x 25 mm. The front panel only show toggle switch, indicator led, socket for input power, and the IC-tester socket. All of the wiring (11.217 Bytes) needed can be seen here and all of the complete project (301.301 Bytes) can be download here. That's all, good bye !!!!!
     

    HOW TO USE

                For the user to be more familiar with the software, I already compiled the help file for this IC-Tester software. I hope that everyone can use it easier.
     

    TAKE THE BENEFIT OF ANOTHER PPI CARD

                After I already built the 8255-decoder card succesfully, I might think of that, its a pity if I didn't use this card benefits. So the idea came up. By modifying the IC-Tester card port, we can use it with LPT expander card or with another commercial card base on 8255-PPI chip or with someone else design. We only need to make a simple socket connection from DB-25 directly to 40 pins IC socket. So we can save one of PPI-8255 chip, while the PCB design is still the existing one. The wiring connections for this socket are like these :
    DB-25 (Female)                          IC socket (40-pins)
    pin-1   -------------------- pin-4   (port A-0)
    pin-2   -------------------- pin-3   (port A-1)
    pin-3   -------------------- pin-2   (port A-2)
    pin-4   -------------------- pin-1   (port A-3)
    pin-5   -------------------- pin-40 (port A-4)
    pin-6   -------------------- pin-39 (port A-5)
    pin-7   -------------------- pin-38 (port A-6)
    pin-8   -------------------- pin-37 (port A-7)
    pin-9   -------------------- pin-18 (port B-0)
    pin-10 -------------------- pin-19 (port B-1)
    pin-11 -------------------- pin-20 (port B-2)
    pin-12 -------------------- pin-21 (port B-3)
    pin-13 -------------------- pin-22 (port B-4)
    pin-14 -------------------- pin-23 (port B-5)
    pin-15 -------------------- pin-24 (port B-6)
    pin-16 -------------------- pin-25 (port B-7)
    pin-17 -------------------- pin-14 (port C-0)
    pin-18 -------------------- pin-15 (port C-1)
    pin-19 -------------------- pin-16 (port C-2)
    pin-20 -------------------- pin-17 (port C-3)
    pin-21 -------------------- pin-13 (port C-4)
    pin-22 -------------------- pin-12 (port C-5)
    pin-23 -------------------- pin-11 (port C-6)
    pin-24 -------------------- pin-10 (port C-7)
    pin-25 -------------------- pin-7 (ground)
    By doing this we can connect it either to expander card from lpt port or from decoder card. Also it can accept any other card if it doesn't base on 8255-PPI, but requires 3 consecutive port configured as first and third port as output port and second port as input port. The software must be changed to take this optional design. I already compiled the new version and you can download it here. Here is the prototype after modify (6.707 & 22.339 Bytes).
    Now the purpose are like these :
    1. If you connect it directly to LPT bidirectional printer parallel port, you need IC PPI-8255 plug in to the socket and remove the auxiliary connector socket. Just use the bidirectional socket.
    2. If you connect it using LPT Expander card or any other base on PPI-8255 card or your own card, save the IC PPI-8255 for any other project and use only the auxiliary connector socket.

    FEEDBACK FROM ANOTHER READER

                Here are some feedback from another reader who commented :
    1. H.J. Quinn found Vcc trace not connected in the PCB layout, many thank's to him. I do it in my prototype, but not in the PCB layout. Now it's corrected!

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    Created on : October 15, 2000.
    - by : David Setya Atmaja
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