Object Details
maker
National Semiconductor Corporation
Description
This handheld electronic calculator has a tan and black plastic case and twenty-five rectangular plastic keys. These include ten digit keys, a decimal point key, a total key, four arithmetic function keys, and four memory keys. The top row of keys has an off key, an on key, a clear entry/clear key, a square root key, and a % key. Behind the keyboard is a gray LCD display. A label at the back reads: NSC National Semiconductor (/) 836.
A mark molded into the back of the case reads: ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR (/) RATING: DC 3V (/) USE PENLIGHT BATTERY 1.5V x2. Another mark there reads: MADE IN TAIWAN.
Pushing down a lever on the back edge of the calculator allows one to open the case to change the batteries (the object presently has no batteries). A sticker on the circuit board reads: PASSED 46. There is no provision for a recharger or power adapter.
No advertisements found.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of John B. Priser
date made
1980s
ID Number
1986.0988.233
catalog number
1986.0988.233
accession number
1986.0988
Object Name
electronic calculator
Physical Description
plastic (case; keys material)
metal (circuitry material)
Measurements
overall: 3/4 in x 2 3/8 in x 4 3/8 in; 1.905 cm x 6.0325 cm x 11.1125 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_1305763