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Product information "MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter"
MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter (Space Invaders / Deluxe Replacement)
Bring your classic Midway Taito hardware back to life with this MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter. This new-manufacture IC is a drop-in, pin-compatible replacement for the original MB14241 custom chip found on Space Invaders and Space Invaders Deluxe arcade PCBs. If your game is showing scrambled, misaligned, or missing graphics, the data shifter is often the culprit—this reproduction restores proper video output.
Key Features
- Direct replacement for the MB14241 data shifter IC used in Taito/Midway Space Invaders boards.
- 28-pin DIP footprint for easy socketed installation.
- 100% new components — no recycled pulls.
- Batch tested for reliable timing and stable video performance.
- Packaged in anti-static protective wrap for safe handling.
Typical Compatibility
- Space Invaders (Midway/Taito original)
- Space Invaders Deluxe
- Other hardware revisions and licensed boards that call out MB14241 in the parts list
Always confirm your PCB revision before ordering — some bootlegs and conversions may use alternate ICs.
Installation Notes
- Verify if you need to install a socket for this product.
- Power down and discharge your cabinet before handling the PCB.
- Use proper ESD precautions; install into a quality 28-pin socket.
- Align the orientation notch with the board silkscreen to avoid damage.
- If video issues persist, check related RAMs/ROMs and edge connector signals.
Why Replace the MB14241?
After decades of operation, the original MB14241 chips frequently fail, causing garbled aliens, misplaced rows, or blank areas on screen. This reproduction restores clean and correct shifting of video data, ensuring your Space Invaders plays and looks the way it did in 1978.
What’s Included
- 1× MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter
- Protective anti-static packaging
Space Invaders is a trademark of Midway | Taito Corporation. This is a third-party reproduction component intended for use as a service replacement on original arcade hardware.
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