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Sharp PC 1600

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Type
  
pocket computer

Entry mode
  
BASIC

Firmware memory
  
96K

Manufacturer
  
Sharp

User memory
  
16K

The Sharp PC-1600 was a pocket computer introduced by Sharp in 1986 as a successor to the PC-1500. The PC-1600 provided compatibility with its predecessor through the use of a slave CPU that could run assembly language programs targeting the older machine. It could also switch into a compatibility mode so that programs written for the single line display of the PC-1500 could work with the four line display of the PC-1600.

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PC-1500 peripherals such as the CE-150 cassette interface were also supported.

Technical specifications

  • SC7852 CMOS 8 bit microprocessor, equivalent to the Z-80A, 3.58 MHz
  • LH-5803 slave CPU compatible with PC-1500, 1.3 MHz
  • LU57813P sub CPU, 307.2 kHz
  • 96K ROM
  • 16K RAM, expandable to 80K
  • 26 column, 4 line LCD with a 5x7 character matrix
  • 156x32 dot graphics
  • Real time clock
  • RS-232C interface
  • Optical serial port
  • Analogue interface for connection to sensors
  • 390 g in weight with batteries

    • Accessories

  • CE-1600M program module providing 32K of battery backed storage
  • CE-1600P Printer/Cassette interface
  • CE-1600F 2.5-inch double sided disk drive providing 64K of storage per side

    • References

    Sharp PC-1600 Wikipedia
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