HP 2640A

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HP 2640A
Manufacturer HP
Model 2640A
Lifetime
Introduced April, 1975
Introductory Price $2,640
Discontinued 1982
Communication
Interface RS-232C
Baud Rates 110, 150, 300, 1200, 2400, external
Display
Size 5x10-inch
Phosphor P4 white
Refresh Rates 60 Hz, 50 Hz
Character Modes
Resolution 80x24
Matrix 7x9
Firmware
CPU Intel 8008
RAM 8 K

The HP 2640A terminal was introduced in April, 1975 at a price of $2,640 for a quantity of 6.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] It was discontinued in 1982.[8]

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References

  1. Hewlett-Packard advertisement, Computerworld, April 23, 1975, pg. 4
  2. "Cost-Effective, Reliable CRT Terminal Is First of a Family", James a. Doub, HP Journal, 26(10), pg. 2, June, 1975
  3. "A Functionally Modular Logic System for a CRT Terminal", Arthur B. Lane, HP Journal, 26(10), pg. 6, June, 1975
  4. "A High-Resolution Raster Scan Display", Jean-Claude Roy, HP Journal, 26(10), pg. 11, June, 1975
  5. "Firmware for a Microprocessor-Controlled CRT Terminal", Thomas F. Waitman, HP Journal, 26(10), pg. 16, June, 1975
  6. "A Microprocessor-Scanned Keyboard", Otakar Blazek, HP Journal, 26(10), pg. 20, June, 1975
  7. "Packaging for Function, Manufacturability, and Service", Robert B. Pierce, HP Journal, 26(10), pg. 22, June, 1975
  8. "HP Terminals". http://www.sieler.com/hp_terminals.html. Retrieved October 23, 2015.