Original CSG Technology 8580R5 SID (Sound Interface Device) chip.
This is a genuine vintage SID sound chip used in later Commodore 64C. The 8580R5 is the improved successor to the 6581 SID, featuring cleaner audio output, reduced background noise, and operation at 9V, making it incompatible with older 12V SID boards without modification.
Highly sought after for repair, restoration, and retro audio projects, as well as by SID music enthusiasts and collectors.
Model: CSG 8580R5
Type: SID (Sound Interface Device)
Compatibility: Commodore 64
Package: 28-pin DIP
Date code: 3393 (1993, week 33)
Manufacturer: CSG Technology / Commodore
Authentic vintage component (not a modern clone or replacement)
Please review the photos carefully for cosmetic condition.
The SID chips has been tested using the best Commodore 64 harness test and a SID bench.