Pecom 64 Explained
Pecom 64 |
Type: | Home computer |
Processor: | CDP 1802B 5V7 |
Media: | Compact Cassette |
Memory: | 32 kB |
Graphics: | 40 x 24 characters, 240 x 216 equivalent resolution using using semigraphics, 8 colors |
Sound: | Two channels |
Os: | BASIC, Assembler |
Developer: | Elektronska Industrija Niš |
Display: | VIS (CDP1869 + CDP1870) |
Cpuspeed: | 2.813 MHz |
Related: | Pecom 32 |
Pecom 64 was an educational and/or home computer developed by Elektronska Industrija Niš of Serbia in 1985.[1] [2] [3] Modern emulators for the system exist, along with software preservation efforts.[4]
Specifications
The machine had the following specifications:[5]
- CPU: CDP 1802B 5V7 running at 2.813 MHz
- ROM: 16 KB, with optional 16 KB upgrade containing enhanced editor and assembler
- RAM: 32 KB
- Secondary storage: cassette tape
- VIS: (Video Interface System) CDP1869 / CDP1870
- Text modes: 40 columns x 24 lines
- Character set: 128 Programmable characters
- Character size: 6x9 pixels
- Graphics modes: None, but the character-set was re programmable (semigraphics) to simulate a 240x216 High Resolution display
- Colours: A total of 8 foreground colours are available (with a limited choice of 4 per character and 1 per line of that character) and 8 background colours (defined for the whole screen).
- Sound: 2 channels: one for tone generation with a span of 8 octaves, and 1 for special effect/white noise. Volume programmable in 16 steps.
- I/O ports:cassette tape storage, composite and RF video, RS-232 and expansion connector
- Power supply: 220V AC, 0.02 A, 4.5 W (built-in transformer)
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: ELEKTRONSKA INDUSTRIJA NIS PECOM 64 . dead . OLD-COMPUTERS.COM Museum. https://web.archive.org/web/20230608085243/https://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=970&st=1 . 2023-06-08 .
- Web site: ex-YU Racunalniska Scena .
- Web site: EMMA 02 - Pecom 32 and 64 .
- Web site: 2012 . TOSEC: Elektronska Industrija Nis PECOM 32 & 64 .
- Web site: Pecom 64 - Ei NIS (Elektronska Industrija NiÅ) (Serbia) . 1000 BiT.