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Last modified 2013-01-22

BBC Micro B+64

SPECIFICATIONS
Type:8-bit home and educational computer
CPU:Rockwell R6512A @ 2 MHz
Operating system:Acorn MOS
Memory:ROM: 48 KB
RAM: 64 KB
Sound:4 channels (1 noise, 3 melodic) with a SN76489 chip
Optional speech synthesis with the TMS5220 and TMS6100 chips
Graphics:Motorola 6845 CRT controller and Mullard SAA5050 teletext chip
Text:
Mode 3: 80*25 characters, 2 colors
Mode 6: 40*25 characters, 2 colors
Mode 7: 40*25 characters (Teletext), 8 colors
Graphics
Mode 0: 640*256 pixels, 2 colors
Mode 1: 320*256 pixels, 4 colors
Mode 2: 160*256 pixels, 8 colors
Mode 4: 320*256 pixels, 2 colors
Mode 5: 160*256 pixels, 4 colors
Storage:Tape recorder (300/1200 bd)
Optional floppy and hard drives
Input:N/A
Connectivity:RGB out
Composite out
TV out (PAL)
Tape recorder I/O
RS-423 port
Centronics parallel port
20-pin user port
Analog I/O port
1 MHz expansion port
External second CPU connector (The "Tube")
Optional Econet network I/F (100 KBit/s)
Voltage:
Power consumption:
Dimensions (W*H*D):? mm (?")
Weight:? Kg (? lbs)
Manufactured:1985-19xx (Discontinued)
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