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The '''YM3438''' (OPN2C) is a variant of the [[YM2612]] using CMOS technology. While pin-compatible, it requires different surrounding analog circuitry. There are also differences in the timer behavior which prevent it from being a drop-in replacement for the original chip. DAC output quality is significantly improved with less distortion compared to the YM2612
The '''YM3438''' (OPN2C) is a variant of the [[YM2612]] using CMOS technology. While pin-compatible with the YM2612, it requires different surrounding analog circuitry. There are also differences in the timer behavior which prevent it from being a drop-in replacement for the original chip. DAC output quality is significantly improved with less distortion compared to the YM2612.


== Devices ==
== Devices ==

Revision as of 21:54, 18 June 2024

YM3438
Variant of YM2612
Manufacturer Yamaha
Code OPN2C (OPN series)
Type FM, PCM
Channels 6 (5 FM, 1 FM/DAC)
Package DIP24 0.7"
Produced 198X-199X
Variants SEGA VDP YM3438, YMF276
Documents Datasheet, Application Manual

The YM3438 (OPN2C) is a variant of the YM2612 using CMOS technology. While pin-compatible with the YM2612, it requires different surrounding analog circuitry. There are also differences in the timer behavior which prevent it from being a drop-in replacement for the original chip. DAC output quality is significantly improved with less distortion compared to the YM2612.

Devices

The YM3438 is used in the following devices:

  • Fujitsu FM Towns computers
  • SEGA System 32 and UFO catcher arcade boards