Object Details
maker
National Semiconductor Corporation
Description
This credit card-sized calculator has a metal case with twenty-three rectangular plastic keys and plastic trim. The keys include ten digit keys, a decimal point key, a total key, four arithmetic function keys, and four memory keys. In addition, the calculator has a clear entry/clear key, a square root key, and a % key. Above the keys on the left is the eight-digit LCD display. A mark below it reads: NSC National Semiconductor 102C. Left of the display are three circles as well as on and off buttons.
Text at the bottom of the back reads: NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION MIDVALE, UTAH 84047 MADE IN TAIWAN.
Compare the National Semiconductor 199 (1986.0988.309), a calculator of similar size. This model has a square root key.
Reference:
[Advertisement], Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, April 10, 1980, p. 9. Calculator price listed as $12.47.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of John B. Priser
date made
ca 1980
ID Number
1986.0988.308
catalog number
1986.0988.308
accession number
1986.0988
Object Name
electronic calculator
Physical Description
metal (case material)
plastic (keys; trim; buttons material)
Measurements
overall: 1/4 in x 3 5/8 in x 2 1/4 in; .635 cm x 9.2075 cm x 5.715 cm
place made
Taiwan
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Medicine and Science: Computers
Computers & Business Machines
Handheld Electronic Calculators
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1363436