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{{Infobox calculator|name=Sharp EL-8|image=File:Sharp EL-8.jpg|manufacturer=Sharp|introduced=1970|display_type=VFD|display_size=8 digits|serial_numbers=1012099}} | {{Infobox calculator|name=Sharp EL-8|image=File:Sharp EL-8.jpg|manufacturer=Sharp|introduced=1970|display_type=VFD|display_size=8 digits|serial_numbers=1012099}} | ||
The '''Sharp EL-8''' was an early handheld calculator produced by [[Sharp]]. | The '''Sharp EL-8''' was an early handheld calculator produced by [[Sharp]] starting around December 1970. | ||
== Special features == | == Special features == | ||
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== Sharp EL-8 == | == Sharp EL-8 == | ||
The Sharp EL-8 came in Black and White colors. | |||
=== Gallery === | === Gallery === | ||
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== Facit 1111 == | == Facit 1111 == | ||
=== Gallery === | |||
== Addo-X 9364 == | |||
== External Resources == | == External Resources == | ||
Revision as of 21:14, 15 July 2022
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| Manufacturer | Sharp |
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| Introduced | 1970 |
| Calculator | |
| Display type | VFD |
| Display size | 8 digits |
| Programming | |
| Other | |
| Serial Numbers | 1012099 |
The Sharp EL-8 was an early handheld calculator produced by Sharp starting around December 1970.
Special features
Since the calculator uses the Itron font tubes it does not feature leading-zero supression, to help with readability (e.g. it would display '00000001' to display '1').
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.
Internal design
The calculator uses 3 PCBs internally, one for the logic, one for the display, and another for the power supply, the logic board and display board slot into a card-edge connector mounted to the keypad assembly, with the power board being connected to the display board via a wired connector and mounted with screws.
The calculator uses a reed-switch keypad, Vacuum Fluorescent Displays (8x Itron DG10L and 1x Itron SP8A), and 9 Integrated Circuits, the Rockwell AC2261, AU2271B, DC1152A, NRD2256, the Hitachi HD3121, and the NEC μPD190C.
Sharp EL-8
The Sharp EL-8 came in Black and White colors.
Gallery
Powered on.
Bottom case.
Badge (#1012099).
Rear of internals (with battery-bypass capacitor mod).
Front of the internals.
Powered-on without the display cage, there is copper tape against the back of the tubes and without the tape having a connection to ground the tubes will light dimly and unevenly.
Top of the keypad cage.
Bottom of the keypad cage.
Display board assembly.
Top of the logic board.
Bottom of the logic board.
Top of the power supply board.
Bottom of the power supply board (with battery-bypass capacitor mod).
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Facit 1111
Gallery
Addo-X 9364
External Resources
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