Megadata 700
| Megadata 700 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Megadata |
| Model | 700 |
| Lifetime | |
| Introduced | May, 1977 |
| Introductory Price | $9,550 |
| Communication | |
| Interfaces |
RS-232C, RS-422 |
| Baud Rates | 150-9600, 38400 |
The Megadata 700 terminal was introduced in May, 1977 at a price of $5,990.[1][2] It can emulate any five terminal protocols that can fit in its 12K programmable ROM.
Features:
- 12-bit mircoprocessor
- supports IBM Binary Synchronous Communication (BSC)
- supports IBM Synchronous Data Link Control (SDLC)
- 126-key keyboard with up to 71 function keys and 12 status keys with audible alarms
- printer interface
- options:
- additional memory section
- floppy disks
- other peripherals
- system diagnostics perform tests of disk operation, terminal memory and communications functions
References
- ↑ "Megadata Introduces Universal Emulator Terminal", Computerworld, May 2, 1977, pg. 39
- ↑ Terminals at NCC, Megadata, Computerworld, June 6, 1977, pg. P/29
