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HT6542B - Keyboard Controller

General Description

The HT6542B is a keyboard controller developed by Holtek with a 4-bit microprocessor.

It is pin-to-pin compatible with Intel 8042 keyboard controller used in IBM PC’s.

Key Features

  • High reliability MOS technology 8042-type host interface 6MHz-12MHz operating frequency Communicates with keyboard directly Provides enhanced Gate A20 switching Support PS/2 compatible mouse Auto-detect AT and PS/2 motherboard Support 40 pin DIP and 44 pin PLCC packages General.

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Datasheet Details

Part number HT6542B
Manufacturer Holtek Semiconductor Inc
File Size 305.91 KB
Description Keyboard Controller
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HT6542B Keyboard Controller with PS/2 Features • • • • • • • • High reliability MOS technology 8042-type host interface 6MHz-12MHz operating frequency Communicates with keyboard directly Provides enhanced Gate A20 switching Support PS/2 compatible mouse Auto-detect AT and PS/2 motherboard Support 40 pin DIP and 44 pin PLCC packages General Description The HT6542B is a keyboard controller developed by Holtek with a 4-bit microprocessor. It is pin-to-pin compatible with Intel 8042 keyboard controller used in IBM PC’s. PC manufacturers need not modify any printed wiring layout when using the HT6542B in lieu of the Intel 8042 based keyboard controller. Furthermore, the HT6542B can support a system clock speed of up to 12MHz.