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I salvaged some parts from a microwave and I am wondering if it is possible/ feasible to reuse the 8 bit microprocessor on it? I am also not sure if I found the proper datasheet for it? (link to datasheet)

photo of MCU on PCB

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ROM (MaskROM)

Nope.

Well, yes, but only for what it was already used for. Mask ROM means that the programming is directly part of the silicon and cannot be changed.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ I guess I could nit-pick and mention it's a single metal layer that is custom masked for the application rather than literally silicon, but +1 anyway. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Aug 10, 2016 at 16:40

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