Sharp EL-160
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| Manufacturer | Sharp |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1971 |
| Calculator | |
| Display type | VFD |
| Display size | 8 digits |
| Programming | |
| 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
The calculator uses 3 PCBs internally, one for the power supply, mounted inside a metal cage, and display and logic boards, both seated into a card-edge connector.
The calculator uses a reed-switch keypad, Vacuum Fluorescent Displays (12x Itron DG12B and 1x Itron SP-12A), and 4 Integrated Circuits, the Rockwell MRD2256, DC1152, ACM1156A, AU2271C, and the Hitachi HD3113, presumably for keyboard decoding purposes.
Gallery
Powered-off top down view
Powered on
Chassis badge (#1809354)
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
