What this PROM is and where it fits
The Texas Instruments 5962-8769002SA is a 4Kbit (512 x 8) bipolar PROM with a parallel interface and a 40 ns access time, housed in a 20-pin ceramic flatpack. It is a non-volatile, one-time-programmable memory intended for fixed-code storage in high-reliability systems. The part is rated across the full military temperature range of -55°C to 125°C, making it suitable for avionics, satellite, missile guidance, and downhole instrumentation where commercial or industrial temperature grades cannot be used. The ceramic hermetic package protects the die from moisture and contaminants in sealed or harsh environments.
Lifecycle and sourcing reality
The 5962-8769002SA carries an Active lifecycle status from Texas Instruments, which is notable for a bipolar PROM of this vintage. It remains in the manufacturer's current portfolio, so it is not a last-time-buy or obsolete part. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time through independent distribution. For dual-sourcing or supply resilience, the AM27S25A/B3A is a pin-compatible second source with the same 512 x 8 organization, 4.5 V supply, and military temperature range, differing only in its 35 ns access time. No compliance documentation such as RoHS or REACH is carried in the record for this ceramic military-grade part.
