Rochester Electronics has been authorized to continue supplying Intel’s 8251A since it’s end-of-life notification nine years ago. As part of its Extension-of-Life Solutions, Rochester Electronics continues to manufacture and stock Intel’s 8251A Programmable Communication Interface, the industry standard Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) designed for operation with an extended range of Intel microprocessors and maintains compatibility with the 8251.

An advanced design of the industry standard USART, the Intel 8251, the 28-pin plastic dual-in-line (DIP) 8251A functions as a peripheral device and is designed for a wide range of Intel microcomputers such as 8048, 8080, 8085, 8086, and 8088. Commercial, industrial and military versions are now available from Rochester Electronics

To see all available options and variations on the 8251A and other Intel designs now supported by Rochester Electronics, please check inventory at www.rocelec.com.

For more information about Rochester’s Extension-of-Life programs for continuing semiconductor manufacturing, contact Rochester Electronics at 16 Malcolm Hoyt Drive, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950, by calling 978-462-9332; by fax at 978-462-9512; e-mail [email protected]; or on the Web at www.rocelec.com.