Fuel injector driver from Cherry Semiconductor

[robert dingli]

> In the Cherry Semiconductor Automotive IC Data Book (1992), they list an 
> "injector solenoid driver."  The part number is CS-452 (2.4A peak current), 
> and the CS-453 (4.4 A peak current).  These parts appear to be equivalents 
> to the Motorola MC3484S2-2 and MC3484S4-2, respectively.  The pinout and 
> package are the same.  Comparison of the specs shows identical performance. 
>  I have no idea what these cost, or if they are still available.
> 

Pinouts are the same, except that the legs are bent differently.  Minimum
order quantity 2000.

> I once spoke to one of the Haltek engineers.  He said that they were using 
> the Motorola part in their EFI unit.  I believe that he said that Motorola 
> was going to stop making this part.  Can anyone confirm this?
> 

 Yes, I heard this about a year ago from our local distributor.

> PS.  Coming soon to a computer near you:  MSD 6A schematics!
> 

 Can't wait

Robert

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