National Semiconductor 102C Handheld Electronic Calculator
National Semiconductor 102C Handheld Electronic Calculator
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- Description
- This credit card-sized calculator has a metal case with twenty-three rectangular plastic keys and plastic trim. The keys include ten digit keys, a decimal point key, a total key, four arithmetic function keys, and four memory keys. In addition, the calculator has a clear entry/clear key, a square root key, and a % key. Above the keys on the left is the eight-digit LCD display. A mark below it reads: NSC National Semiconductor 102C. Left of the display are three circles as well as on and off buttons.
- Text at the bottom of the back reads: NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION MIDVALE, UTAH 84047 MADE IN TAIWAN.
- Compare the National Semiconductor 199 (1986.0988.309), a calculator of similar size. This model has a square root key.
- Reference:
- [Advertisement], Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, April 10, 1980, p. 9. Calculator price listed as $12.47.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- electronic calculator
- date made
- ca 1980
- maker
- National Semiconductor Corporation
- place made
- Taiwan
- Physical Description
- metal (case material)
- plastic (keys; trim; buttons material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1/4 in x 3 5/8 in x 2 1/4 in;.635 cm x 9.2075 cm x 5.715 cm
- ID Number
- 1986.0988.308
- catalog number
- 1986.0988.308
- accession number
- 1986.0988
- Credit Line
- Gift of John B. Priser
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Computers
- Handheld Electronic Calculators
- Computers & Business Machines
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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