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The P8237A is a DMA controller used to transfer data directly between peripherals and memory, offloading the CPU. It supports four channels and is compatible with Intel 8080 and 8085 microprocessors.
The P8237A comes in a 40-pin ceramic dual in-line package (DIP) with through-hole mounting.
The P8237A has been discontinued by Intel. It is no longer in production, but may still be available from distributors while supplies last.
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