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DL408/D  - as DL409/D but for 8-bit MCU parts.  ($14.85)

The file "texthelp.zip" available from:
ftp.luth.se/pub/misc/motorola/general contains a list of most Motorola data
literature.  This file is getting old though...the $100 subscription
mentioned in the embedded file UPDATE_S is no longer available.

A)  "Specs in Secs"
--------------------
The Motorola "Specs in Secs" data disc contains the addresses for Motorola
sales offices and distributors around the world besides product selection. 
A listing of various Application Notes and other publications is included. 
This disc is available from the Motorola BBS, nyquist.ee.ualberta.ca and
ftp.luth.se.  The file name for the latest version (6) is spec6.arc or
spec6.zip.  This file is about 340k and is worth downloading.

B)  "UPDATE"
-------------
For general technical information (voice) try 1-800-521-6274 (USA and
Canada).  For information concerning literature or ordering "UPDATE" (BR128)
which is a brochure outlining recent product releases and new publications
and data sheets, call 1-800-441-2447 (USA) or (602)-994-6561.

C)  "The 68K Connection"
-------------------------
The newsletter "The 68KC Connection" is available by mailing or faxing your
name, address and company name to:

     The 68K Connection                 FAX =  (512) 891-2943
     Motorola, MD OE310
     6501 William Cannon Drive West
     Austin, Texas  78735-2943

This newsletter contains general news and information concerning 68K family
members and their implementation in various products.

D)  Master Selection Guide
---------------------------
A free book that lists all products manufactured by Motorola.  Distributors
should be able to provide a copy.  Published periodically.  Part # SG73/D.
It is now on the Motorola WWW site and can be searched:
http://www.motserv.indirect.com/cgi-bin/msg

E)  Motorola Addresses
-----------------------
For lists of Motorola Field Offices and Literature centres around the world,
consult the "Specs in Secs" file or under the /marketing directory in the
ftp sites mentioned above.

F)  Literature Distribution Centres
------------------------------------
USA:           Motorola Literature Distribution        (800) 441-2447
               P.O. Box 20912
               Phoenix, Arizona
               85036

Europe:        Motorola Ltd.                           +44 908 614614
               European Literature Center
               88 Tanners Drive
               Blakelands,  Milton Keynes
               MK14 5BP,  England

Asia-Pacific:  Motorola Semiconductors H.K. Ltd.
               Silicon Harbour Center
               No. 2 Dai King Street
               Tai Po Industrial Estate
               Tai Po, N.T.
               Hong Kong

Japan:         Nippon Motorola Ltd.
               4-32-1 Nishi-Gotanda
               Shinagawa-ku
               Tokyo 141, Japan

G)  Training and Instructional Books
-------------------------------------
Motorola runs technical seminars on various processor families.  BR348AD/D
(if available) outlines these programs.  (602) 897-3665 (Phoenix, Arizona)

There are many books available about Motorola processors.  Check public
libraries and universities (especially ones with Computer Science or
Engineering faculties) for suitable texts in the QA76 area.  Larger book
stores often have some titles - look also under Macintosh computers.  See
the file texthelp.zip described above under 6) Literature. (dated material)

The Motorola Literature Distribution Center has the following text books
listed in BR135 with prices presumably correct, in US $ and plus shipping.

TB303/D   Using Microprocessors and Microcomputers: The Mot. Family.$49.80
TB320/D   The M68000 Family, Vol 1.  Architecture, Addressing Modes and
          Instruction Set.  $36.25
TB322/D   Vol 2. Applications and the M68K devices.  $37.15
TB323/D   The 68000 Book (Southern, 1990) $19.50
TB325/D   The MC68332 Microcontroller.  $46.75
TPURM/AD  MC68300 Family Time Processor Unit (TPU) Reference Manual. $1.90

H)  University Support:
------------------------ 
Motorola has two centres that provide support for university programs that
feature Motorola products.  These centres are geared towards providing
assistance to professors but will help students.  The Phoenix center focuses
on discrete and logic devices while the Austin location handles
microprocessors and D.S.P. products.  Both locations are able to assist in
each other's product areas.  These centres can help provide literature,
devices, training and equipment at low or no cost on a discretionary basis
to qualified individuals or institutions.

Motorola University Support        Motorola Semiconductor Products Division
505 Barton Springs Road            University Support
Suite 100                          Mail Drop 56-106
Austin, Texas  78704               P.O. Box 52073
phone (512) 505-8836               Phoenix, Arizona  85072
fax   (512) 505-8883               phone (602) 952-3857
                                   fax   (602) 952-3621

I)  Trade Journals and Magazines
---------------------------------

Electronic News -   This publication has a newspaper format and is published
                    weekly.  It contains marketing information about the
                    microprocessor chip industry.  Timely announcements from
                    manufacturers.  Very good quality.  USA - $69/year,
                    Canada $159/year.

International Publications Corp
302 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
10001

Computer Select -   A CD-ROM that has numerous trade magazines in full text. 
                    This CD-ROM is easily searched by topic.

Electronic Engineering Times:      http://techweb.cmp.com/techweb/eet

See VMEbus Systems magazine in the comp.arch.bus.vmebus FAQ for magazines
about the VMEbus, VXIbus and Real-Time Systems Engineering and VITA's stuff.

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comments and corrections to r.boys@genie.geis.com
Thanks to all those who have helped me with this document.

Greg Hawley    Wisconsin           Ingo Cyliax         Indiana
Jeff Loeliger  Scotland            Ben Stuyts          The Netherlands
Mike Coughlin  Massachusets        Graham Wood         Great Britain
John Hauser    California          Frans Meulenbroeks  The Netherlands
Frank Sautter  Deutschland         John Rummel         Canada
Heiko Krupp    Deutschland         Toni Zollikofer     Deutschland
Paul Nelson    Texas               Robert Federle      Deutschland
Joel Sumner    Texas               Randy Sutherland    Ontario, Canada
Gerry Belanger Connecticut         John Vickers        England
Chris Boys     Ontario             Carl Boys           Ontario

Thanks to Kees den Hartigh (Alberta) for sparing a few K on his hard drive
for me.
....and all the posters on comp.sys.m68k and comp.arch.bus.vmebus
....and all those who I forgot to mention. 
....and the very busy volunteers at rtfm.mit.edu
This FAQ would be a mess w/o all their i/p.

Of course, thanks to all those at Motorola who have always helped me with
procuring information and for being so friendly on the phone.

]
Robert Boys
Guelph, Ontario
CANADA oops

make that San Jose, California !!

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