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Texas Instruments TI-MEC
| Date of introduction: | never | Display technology: | LED-stick |
| New price: | Display size: | 8 | |
| Size: | 5.5" x 2.8" x 1.4" 138 x 70 x 35 mm3 |
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| Weight: | 3.9 ounces, 110 grams | Serial No: | 0001215 |
| Batteries: | 9V | Date of manufacture: | year 1976 |
| AC-Adapter: | AC9180 | Origin of manufacture: | USA |
| Precision: | Integrated circuits: | ||
| Memories: | |||
| Program steps: | Courtesy of: | Nance L. Briscoe |
The
The
TI-MEC was an experimental TI design. It was the first effort at an educational
calculator for young children. It was part of a 1976-7 program and led to the ABLE
calculator.
The educational program was done in conjunction with the Lawrence
Hall of Science of the
The calculator has only the [C], [1], [0], [+], and [=] keys. It operated on
batteries with a charger available.
Courtesy of Nance L. Briscoe, Specialist
History of Integrated Circuit Technology
National Museum of American History
http://smithsonianchips.si.edu
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