Signetics SCN68000 Purple Ceramic Gold Top CPU 1984 Vintage Processor. Rare Col. for Sale

Signetics SCN68000 Purple Ceramic Gold Top CPU 1984 Vintage Processor. Rare Col. For Sale

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Signetics SCN68000 Purple Ceramic Gold Top CPU 1984 Vintage Processor. Rare Col.:
$150.00

Up for sale is a rare, collectible

Signetics SCN68000 microprocessor

in excellent aesthetic condition. This chip maybe new old stock or used I have no way of knowing. Pristine Condition.

This Chip is truly Massive. At about 3” x 1”

This highly collectible chip features a stunning purple ceramic dual in-line package (CDIP) with a prominent,

pristine gold-plated lid and gold pins.

Manufactured in the 30th week of 1984 (Date Code: 8430), this chip is a second-source implementation of the iconic Motorola 68000 architecture that powered legendary retro computers like the Amiga 500, Atari ST, and early Apple Macintosh systems.

Target Retro Systems & Compatibility:

This precise second-source Signetics

chip is fully pin-compatible and software-compatible with standard Motorola MC68000 microprocessors, meaning it was used as a factory drop-in or can be used as a repair replacement in the following systems:

Commodore Amiga: Specifically the Amiga 500, Amiga 500 Plus, and CDTV systems. (Signetics clones were frequently installed directly by Commodore during factory production batches).

Atari ST: The Atari 520ST and 1040ST lines.

Arcade Hardware: Dozens of iconic early-1980s arcade system boards (such as Capcom’s early titles, Sega System 16 boards, and SNK Neo Geo hardware).

Early Apple Macintoshes: The Macintosh 128K, 512K, and Macintosh Plus systems.

Item Specifications & Markings:

Manufacture: SIGNETICS

Part Number: SCN68000Lot

Code: C8164 A

DATE CODE: 8430 (30th Week of 1984)

Package Type: 64-Pin Ceramic Side-Brazed DIP (Dual In-line Package)

Visual Highlights: Gold-plated cap, purple ceramic body, gold-plated side traces and pins.

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Signetics SCN68000 Purple Ceramic Gold Top CPU 1984 Vintage Processor. Rare Col. For Sale

Signetics SCN68000 Purple Ceramic Gold Top CPU 1984 Vintage Processor. Rare Col.: $150.00

Signetics SCN68000 Purple Ceramic Gold Top CPU 1984 Vintage Processor. Rare Col.:
$150.00