Canon V-20 Explained

Type:home computer
Released:1983
Processor:NEC 780C @ 3.25 MHz
Memory:64 KB
Os:MSX BASIC

The Canon V-20 was a MSX microcomputer made by the Japanese corporation Canon. It had an innovative digital camera interface (T-90/DMB-90) to use with the Canon T90.[1]

Canon V-10

The V-10 was quite identical to the V-20, except that it had less RAM memory (just 16 KB) and a white case.[2]

Technical specifications

CPUZilog Z80A @ 3.25 MHz
RAM64 KB
VRAM16 KB (TMS9918)
ROM32 KB
Keyboardmechanic, 73 keys (with 4 cursor keys)
Displaytext: 40×24 rows; graphics: 256×192 pixels, 16 colours, 32 sprites
SoundGeneral Instrument AY-3-8910 (PSG), 3 voices, white noise
Ports2 joystick connectors, TV out, sound out, tape recorder connector, parallel port, 2 cartridge slots
Storagetape recorder (2400 bps) or one or two external NaNinches disk drive Canon VF-100 (720 KB)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Canon T-90 Interfacing with a Canon V-20 . Mir.com.my . 2010-12-30.
  2. Web site: Canon V-10 . old-computers.com . September 13, 2008.