Hardware/MX23L4005

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The custom MX23L4005 chip used on the Nintendo Wii contains the GameCube font set, RTC, and power management functions. It is listed on WiiRe as "U8: MX "E062674-MG" "MX23L4005-24C1" "RTC-RVL A" "2S08802" (RTC, TSOP28 18x8mm)".

Die shot: http://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/?p=227

Observed pin behavior:

1 connected to power button - active high
2 wii power state (+3.3v when power is on, 0v otherwise)
3 wii power state (+3.3v when power is on, 0v otherwise)
4 Gnd
5 0?
6 1?
7 0?
8 0?  measuring this pin prevents the wii from shutting off when you hold the power button down ?!!?
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16 Gnd
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