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Texas Instruments TI-36X SOLAR

Date of introduction:	May 2004	Display technology:	LCD
New price:	$19.99 (SRP 2008)	Display size:	10 + 2
Size:	5.9" x 3.0" x 0.50"
Weight:	2.9 ounces	Serial No:
Batteries:	n.a.	Date of manufacture:	mth 03 year 2004
AC-Adapter:		Origin of manufacture:	China (N)
Precision:	12	Integrated circuits:
Memories:	3
Program steps:		Courtesy of:	Joerg Woerner

Texas Instruments introduced in 1996 a calculator line with a smooth design covering 5 different products:

• TI-30Xa
• TI-30Xa Solar
• TI-36X Solar
• BA Real Estate
• BA-35 Solar

During the life cycle of the calculators some variations appeared on the market, don't miss the TI-30 eco RS and TI-36 eco RS introduced in Germany around 1999. In 2004 we noticed some slight changes in the printing of the TI-30XA and TI-30 ECO RS.

Without any announcement Wal-Mart and other US department stores started in May 2004 the distribution of this all-new TI-36X SOLAR. Even the official TI website missed end of May any pictures of this wonderful calculator.

The design line fits with the BA II PLUS Professional and TI-1706SV.

The protective cover for backpack and briefcase completes the design style of the TI-36X SOLAR. Please notice that the small window in the cover for the nameplate of the calculator known from the TI-1706SV is missing.

The internal construction of the TI-36X SOLAR is more or less identical with its predecessor and uses still the "chip-on-board" or COB-technology. The calculator chip is attached direct on the printed circuit board and connected with small bond-wires. A small blob of epoxy resin on top finishes the construction.

Read more about the Logarithm Bug and its side effect on the related y^x function present in this calculator.

Don't miss the TI-36X II with a two-line display redesigned in 2004, too and the Talking ORION TI-36X.

If you have additions to the above article please email: joerg@datamath.org.