Date   : Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:05:47 +1000
From   : msmcdoug@... (Mark McDougall)
Subject: WD179x in an FPGA

Mike Tomlinson wrote:

> Not sure how compatible the 179x and 177x are.  Perhaps the command set
> is similar?

The WD177x family is basically a WD1793 with internal data separator and 
write precompensation circuitry. From a software POV, they're almost 
identical, with the 1773 being 100% software-compatible with the 1793. AFAIK 
the major differences between the 177x family are stepping rates.

IOW, the differences are minor. I had always planned to add 177x 
compatibility to the 179x emulation anyway.

Regards,

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