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== Special features == | == Special features == | ||
The calculator uses separate 'minus equals' and 'plus equals' keys, as well as a single key for multiplication and division, this was common for the time period. | |||
The calculator also has an 'm/d' key, this allows the user to switch between having an 8 digit memory and having an extended 16 digit multiplication/division results register. | |||
== Internal design == | == Internal design == | ||
Revision as of 06:30, 12 July 2022
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| Manufacturer | Sharp |
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| Introduced | 1971 |
| Calculator | |
| Display type | VFD |
| Display size | 8 digits |
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| Other | |
The Sharp EL-160 was an early desktop calculator produced by Sharp.
Special features
The calculator uses separate 'minus equals' and 'plus equals' keys, as well as a single key for multiplication and division, this was common for the time period. The calculator also has an 'm/d' key, this allows the user to switch between having an 8 digit memory and having an extended 16 digit multiplication/division results register.
Internal design
Gallery
Powered-off top down view
Powered on
Chassis badge
Powered on without the top case
Back of the keypad
Powered off with the top case and keypad assembly removed
Display board/assembly
The back of the display board/assembly
Logic board (top)
Logic board (bottom)
Top case, keypad assembly, logic board, and display board removed
Rear of the chassis with the top case removed
External Resources
- Japanese Sharp EL-160 advertisement
- Sharp EL-160 on The Old Calculator Museum
- Sharp EL-160 on Curta Mania
- Sharp EL-160 on funkygoods
- Sharp EL-160 photo album
- Sharp EL-160 on Calcusem
