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The Ricoh '''RF5C164''' is a sound chip by [[Ricoh]] for the [[Sega Mega-CD]] add-on. It is capable of playing 8 channels of 8-bit PCM audio simultaneously. | The Ricoh '''RF5C164''' is a sound chip by [[Ricoh]] for the [[Sega Mega-CD]] add-on. It is capable of playing 8 channels of 8-bit PCM audio simultaneously. | ||
| − | A similar (but not identical) sound chip to the RF5C164 was the [[ | + | A similar (but not identical) sound chip to the RF5C164 was the [[RF5C68]], notably used in the Fujitsu FM Towns series of computers and on Sega's [[Sega System 18|System 18]] and [[Sega System 32|System 32]] arcade system boards. This chip is used concurrently with the [[YM2612]], borrowed from the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. |
==Documentation== | ==Documentation== | ||
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The Ricoh RF5C164 is a sound chip by Ricoh for the Sega Mega-CD add-on. It is capable of playing 8 channels of 8-bit PCM audio simultaneously.
A similar (but not identical) sound chip to the RF5C164 was the RF5C68, notably used in the Fujitsu FM Towns series of computers and on Sega's System 18 and System 32 arcade system boards. This chip is used concurrently with the YM2612, borrowed from the Sega Mega Drive.
Documentation
Mega CD Hardware Manual - PCM Sound Source
Manual for the RF5C68A. This manual contains some information which is not found on the RF5C164.