HP 2640A

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HP 2640A
Manufacturer HP
Model 2640A
Lifetime
Introduced April, 1975
Introductory Price $2,640
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
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]

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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