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Gate array:
The gate array listed below is one of the control circuit chips. Installed parts on the outside of the gate
array form one control and drive circuit.
E0521AA (MMU: Memory Management Unit, 8B)
The E05A21 AA MMU provides the following functions on a single chip. According to these functions,
the expanded memory area of the main control circuit can be controlled without complicated circuitry.
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Lower address position latched output
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Bank latch, output
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Bit operand
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MMIO decode, output
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CG, Program, Ram decode
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Reset for internal/external program change or replacement
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ON LINE/OFF LINE process (switch)
E05A24GA (PIF: Parallel Interface Controller, 12C)
This E05A24GA PIF provides the following functions on a single chip. According
to these functions, interfacing between the main control circuit and the host
can be controlled without complicated circuitry.
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Parallel interface data latch (lead) and output to the printer.
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Latch timing selection is possible.
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Set, reset, and lead of control signals (ACK, BUSY, ERROR, etc.)
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INIT signal latch from the host and output to the printer
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READY lamp ON/OFF
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RXD signal exchange (serial interface)
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I/O sensor and switch signal reading (LOAD/EJECT, RL) and drive signal output (LOAD/EJECT
lamp, Release solenoid)
E05A22EA (PHC: Print Head Controller, GB)
This E05A22EA PHC provides the following functions on a single chip. According to these functions,
all of the print head drive controls can be controlled without complicated circuitry.
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Head data latch
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Head (piezo solenoid) charge/discharge control (timing, power range)
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Direct control of the dot data to the head nozzle line (vertical dot pitch control)
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Half protect
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Print timing sample
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I/O sensor signal reading (IE,ICE,TE,PE,CSF) and pump unit control signal output (pump motor,
valve solenoid)
E05A23GC (DCU: DC Motor Control Unit, 4B)
This E05A23GC DCU is a gate array that carries out all of the main printer carriage motor controls on
a single chip, and it provides the functions listed below. The DCU is connected to the carriage motor
drive circuit, motor encoder,and the carriage home-position sensor, and according to these, performs
carriage motor positioning, speed control, and print timing generation without complicated circuitry.
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