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1985 home computer
Pecom 64
DeveloperElektronska Industrija Niš
TypeHome computer
Release date1985; 39 years ago (1985)
MediaCompact Cassette
Operating systemBASIC, Assembler
CPUCDP 1802B 5V7 @ 2.813 MHz
Memory32 kB
DisplayVIS (CDP1869 + CDP1870)
Graphics40 x 24 characters, 240 x 216 equivalent resolution using using semigraphics, 8 colors
SoundTwo channels
RelatedPecom 32

Pecom 64 was an educational and/or home computer developed by Elektronska Industrija Niš of Serbia in 1985. Modern emulators for the system exist, along with software preservation efforts.

Specifications

Pecom 64 PCB

The machine had the following specifications:

  • 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

References

  1. ^ "ELEKTRONSKA INDUSTRIJA NIS PECOM 64". OLD-COMPUTERS.COM Museum. Archived from the original on 2023-06-08.
  2. ^ "ex-YU Racunalniska Scena".
  3. ^ "EMMA 02 - Pecom 32 and 64".
  4. "TOSEC: Elektronska Industrija Nis PECOM 32 & 64". 2012.
  5. "Pecom 64 - Ei NIS (Elektronska Industrija NiÅ ) (Serbia)". 1000 BiT.
Computer systems from Serbia
1980‑2000
1960‑1979
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