
Preparing for the Hack
Table 9.2 lists the parts required to build the SIO cable and interface board and Figure 9.8 shows a
picture of the components.You can order samples of Maxim’s MAX3323EEPE from the company’s
Web site (www.maxim-ic.com). Be sure to order the DIP version of the chip.The rest of the parts
can be found locally at Radio Shack or online at many electronics distributors.
Table 9.3 shows the wire colors I chose for the connections.
Table 9.2 Parts List
Quantity Part Comments
1 MAX3323EEPE Maxim, www.maxim-ic.com
5 0.1µF monolythic capacitors Radio Shack part# 272-109
1 Female DB9 connector
1 Plastic DB9 hood
1 Sixteen-pin IC socket Radio ...