FAQ
TL;DR: Finding a 1996 Samsung KS82C614A ad is tricky because “the ‘vault’ on the EDN website only goes back to 2013.” Tip: use libraries that hold bound volumes. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678701]
Why it matters: Engineers and historians searching for legacy IC ads need practical paths to physical archives and verifiable sources.
Quick-Facts
- Target magazines: EDN (Electrical Design News) Vol. 42, Issues 9–12; Electronic Design Vol. 44, Issues 15–20. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678699]
- Chip sought: Samsung KS82C614A, a 3D‑accelerated graphics controller; ad likely in 1996 issues. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678703]
- Access path: “Harvard University has the complete EDN collection”; most are bound, so photograph pages onsite. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678700]
- Online limits: EDN’s site archive stops at 2013; Archive.org copies go back to about 2005. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678701]
- OCR caveat: Library databases often include articles only; ads are excluded from OCR deliverables. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678708]
Quick Facts
- Target magazines: EDN (Electrical Design News) Vol. 42, Issues 9–12; Electronic Design Vol. 44, Issues 15–20. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678699]
- Chip sought: Samsung KS82C614A, a 3D‑accelerated graphics controller; ad likely in 1996 issues. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678703]
- Access path: “Harvard University has the complete EDN collection”; most are bound, so photograph pages onsite. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678700]
- Online limits: EDN’s site archive stops at 2013; Archive.org copies go back to about 2005. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678701]
- OCR caveat: Library databases often include articles only; ads are excluded from OCR deliverables. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678708]
What exactly is being searched for here?
An ad for Samsung’s KS82C614A, described as a 3D‑accelerated graphics controller, believed to appear in 1996 EDN or Electronic Design issues. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678703]
Which specific 1996 issues should I check first?
Start with EDN (Electrical Design News) Volume 42, Issues 9–12, and Electronic Design Volume 44, Issues 15–20 for 1996. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678699]
Is EDN the same as Electrical Design News?
Yes. EDN originated as Electrical Design News; forum participants use the names interchangeably when discussing 1996 volumes. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678701]
Can I find these ads online in the EDN vault?
Unlikely. As noted by a contributor, “the ‘vault’ on the EDN website only goes back to 2013,” leaving 1996 offline. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678701]
What libraries hold complete EDN back issues?
Harvard University holds a complete EDN collection in bound volumes. You’ll need to visit and photograph the pages. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678700]
Do Archive.org or American Radio History have the 1996 issues?
A participant checked both; Archive.org goes back to about 2005, and the targeted 1996 ads were not found. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678701]
Are OCR databases useful for finding ads?
Often not. One user notes their library offers OCR’d articles only, which excludes ads. This is a common failure case. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678708]
Is there any related editorial coverage of the chip class?
Yes. A member shared “Graphics controller IC’s in Transition,” which discusses the segment, though not the ad itself. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678706]
Has contacting Samsung for archival material worked?
Reports indicate others tried but couldn’t reach anyone with knowledge of the KS82C614A product. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678710]
I’m overseas—how can I still get a copy of the ad?
Ask a local contact to photograph Harvard’s bound volumes, or request a researcher/photography service. One user noted needing help from “the other side of the pond.” [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678708]
What’s the fastest way to verify if the ad exists in those issues?
Search Google Books volume snippets for “KS82C614A,” then confirm by viewing the physical bound issues mentioned. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678703]
Any step‑by‑step for capturing pages from bound volumes?
- Confirm call numbers and request the bound 1996 volumes at Harvard.
- Use a flat, glare‑free camera setup; avoid flattening the spine.
- Capture the ad and facing page for context, then note volume/issue/date. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678700]
Who else has been contacted for help locating the issues?
The Alabama Historical Radio Society was asked; despite a large library, they had no matching 1996 ad copies. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678702]
What is the Samsung KS82C614A, in simple terms?
It is a Samsung graphics controller IC with 3D acceleration features, referenced in 1996 trade‑press contexts. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678703]
What if the EDN and Electronic Design paths both fail?
Broaden to adjacent 1996–1997 issues and check vendor showcase sections; still validate with physical copies. “Ads often escape OCR.” [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678708]
Any quote that sums up the best path forward?
“Harvard University has the complete EDN collection.” Prioritize an onsite or proxy visit to capture the bound pages. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #21678700]
