Up for sale is an original, vintage Western Digital WA6V 16-Bit ISA Floppy and Winchester Hard Drive Controller Card. This multi-I/O storage controller is an essential component for authentic retro PC builds, commonly utilized in IBM PC/AT 286, 386, and 486 computer systems running legacy OS platforms like MS-DOS or early Windows.Technical Board Configuration & Features:
- Main Controller IC: Western Digital WD42C22A-JU (Agreement No. K8944.WP)
- Secondary Logic IC: FC861C65-70P (K9E245NB)
- Board Identifiers: WA6V / Serial K2537091
- Onboard Headers: Drive J, Drive Q, Winchester (Hard Drive), and Floppy drive interfaces
- Triple Crystal Timing Sync: Populated with 12.000 MHz, 10.000 MHz, and 9.600 MHz KTS oscillatorsCondition:
This controller card was pulled from a clean, working system environment. The PCB traces are in exceptional condition, the rear metal mounting bracket is straight, and all male IDC interface pins are perfectly aligned. It features an original vintage "PASSED QC" inspection sticker on the primary logic chip. Shipping & Handling:
The card will be shipped in a well-padded, rigid box to ensure a safe delivery. Please verify that your retro motherboard features an open 16-bit ISA expansion slot before purchasing.
Due to age item is sold as is