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The 8255A-5 is a general-purpose parallel I/O port IC used for interfacing microprocessors with peripheral devices. It provides 24 programmable I/O lines across three ports, enabling data transfer and control signal generation in various digital systems.
The 8255A-5 comes in a 40-pin plastic DIP (Dual In-line Package) with through-hole mounting. It has a rectangular shape and dual terminal position, with a terminal pitch of 2.54 mm.
The 8255A-5 is discontinued, meaning it is no longer in production. However, you may still find it through distributors or consider compatible alternatives for your design.
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