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Acorn Electron

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:8-bit home computer
CPU:Synertek SY6502A @ 0.59-2 MHz
Operating system(s):BBC Basic, Acorn MOS v2
Memory:ROM: 32 KB
RAM: 32 KB
Power supply:19 VAC (Male barrel jack)
Current drain / power consumption:
Dimensions (W*H*D):340*65*160 mm (13.38*2.56*6.3")
Weight:? Kg (? lb)




I/O
Keyboard:Integrated
Graphics: Ferranti ULA
160*256 pixels (4 or 16 colors)
320*256 pixels (2 or 4 colors)
640*256 pixels (2 colors)
320*200 pixels (2 colors)
640*200 pixels (2 colors)
Audio:One channel, 7 octaves. Built-in speaker
Storage: External tape recorder (CUTS, 1200 bd)
Floppy disk option
External I/O ports:
Expansion port:   50-pin (48?) edge connector
Tape I/O:   7-pin DIN (3 pins used for tape)
RF out (TV):   RCA/Phono
RGB out:   6-pin DIN
Video out:   RCA/Phono (Composite)
Other:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Malaysia (Designed in England), 1982-1985 (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents: User manual (6 MB)
Advanced manual (3.6 MB)
Service manual (659 KB)
Modifications and fixes:
Notable "ham" software:
Reviews:
Some options / Accessories:
Plus 1
Plus 2
Plus 3
Plus 4
Expansion unit (2 cartridge slots, analog I/F & Centronics port)
Econet network interface (Never released)
Disk interface with integrated 3.5" drive
Modem communication expansion