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Privileg electronic 2000
| Date of introduction: | 1972 | Display technology: | LED modules |
| New price: | Display size: | 8 | |
| Size: | 5.4" x 3.1" x 1.1" | ||
| Weight: | 6.3 ounces | Serial No: | 52912 |
| Batteries: | 5*AA | Date of manufacture: | mth 05 year 1972 |
| AC-Adapter: | Origin of manufacture: | Germany | |
| Precision: | 8 | Integrated circuits: | |
| Memories: | |||
| Program steps: | Courtesy of: | Joerg Woerner |
The
Privileg electronic 2000 is one of the mysterious calculators in the Datamath
Calculator Museum. At first glance it doesn't look like a product related to
Texas Instruments. But you'll notice immediately the common keyboard layout of a
TMS0100
MOS/LSI calculator-on-a-chip based product. Even the display feels familiar,
it is the TI-360 LED-module introduced tigether with the TMS0100 family.
Dismantling
the calculator reveals a big surprise: All components of the electronic 2000
were manufactured by Texas Instruments. We identified:
 | TMS0100 MOS/LSI calculator-on-a-chip |
| 1KS Klixon™ keyboard |
| TIL-360 LED-display modules |
| SN75491 and SN75492 display drivers |
Most important fact is a statement of an ex-TI employee (1968-1974):
"...and we shipped the first "Privileg" samples to Quelle (the largest warehouse in Germany selling through a catalog)..."
COLLECTORS: If you could proof the
origin of this rare electronic 2000 drop me a line !
According to Frank Boehm this Privileg electronic 2000 was manufactured by HELEC.
If you have additions to the above article please email: joerg@datamath.org.
© Joerg Woerner, March 28, 2003. No reprints without written permission.