DEC VT100
| DEC VT100 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Manufacturer | DEC |
| Model | VT100 |
| Lifetime | |
| Introduced | August, 1978 |
| Discontinued | October, 1985 |
| Communication | |
| Interfaces |
RS-232C, 20 mA current loop |
| Baud Rates | 50, 75, 110, 134.5, 150, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2000, 2400, 3600, 4800, 9600, 19200 |
| Display | |
| Size | 12-inch |
| Phosphor | P4 white |
| Character Modes | |
| Resolutions | 80x24, 132x14 |
| Attributes |
Normal, Blink, Bold, Reverse Video, Underline |
| Matrix | 7x9 |
| Firmware | |
| CPU | Intel 8080A |
| ROM | 8 KB |
| RAM | 3 KB |
| Personalities | DEC VT52 |
| Code Chart | DEC VT100 |
The DEC VT100 terminal was introduced in August, 1978 and discontinued in October, 1985.[1][2]
| VT100 Variants[3] | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| VT100-AA | 115 V main voltage |
| VT100-AB | 230 V main voltage |
| VT100-NA | VT100-AA with DEC form keycaps |
| VT100-NB | VT100-AB with DEC form keycaps |
| VT100-WA | VT100-AA with word processing keycaps |
| VT100-WB | VT100-AB with word processign keycaps |
| VT100-WC | VT100 with AVO, French Canadian word processing keycaps, foreign language ROMs, 120 V |
| VT100-WD | VT100 with AVO, French Canadian word processing keycaps, foreign language ROMs, 230 V, 20 A plug |
| VT100-WE | VT100 with AVO, French word processing keycaps, foreign language ROMs, 120 V |
| VT100-WF | VT100 with AVO, French word processing keycaps, foreign language ROMs, 230 V, 20 A plug |
| VT100-WG | VT100 with AVO, Dutch word processing keycaps, foreign language ROMs, 120 V |
| VT100-WH | VT100 with AVO, Dutch word processing keycaps, foreign language ROMs, 230 V, 20 A plug |
| VT100-WJ | VT100 with AVO, German word processing keycaps, foreign language ROMs, 120 V |
| VT100-WK | VT100 with AVO, German word processing keycaps, foreign language ROMs, 230 V, 20 A plug |
| VT100-WY | VT100 with AVO, word processing keycaps, foreign language ROMs, 120 V |
| VT100-WZ | VT100 with AVO, word processing keycaps, foreign language ROMs, 230 V, 20 A plug |
| VT100-LA | VT100-AA with P40 tube and bonded face plate |
| VT100-LB | VT100-AB with P40 tube and bonded face plate |
| VT100-PA | (private brand) VT100-AA except dark grey trim, 120 V |
| VT100-PB | (private brand) VT100-AB except dark grey trim, 220/240 V |
| VT100-PC | (private brand) VT100-PA without electronics 120 V |
| VT100-PD | (private brand) VT100-PA without electronics 240 V |
| VT100-PE | (private brand) VT100-PA without electronics and no keyboard 120 V |
| VT100-PF | (private brand) VT100-PA without electronics and no keyboard 240 V |
| Part Number | Option Name |
|---|---|
| VT1XX-AA | 20 mA Current Loop Option |
| VT1XX-AB | Advanced Video Option |
| VT1XX-AC | Printer Port |
Manx
- VT100 Video Terminal Illustrated Parts Breakdown, 15 February, 1980
- VT100 Series Pocket Service Guide, June, 1982
- VT100 Programming Reference Card, 1982
- VT100 Series Video Terminal Technical Manual, July, 1982
- VT100 User Guide, June, 1981
- VT100 Field Maintenance Print Set, February, 1982
- VT100 Video Terminal Illustrated Parts Breakdown, January, 1980
Images
External Links
- VT100 ROM Hacks: blog and source files
- telnet great-escape.tmesis.com user vttest
- Deskthority: DEC VT100 keyboard
- VT100 keyboard to USB adapter, firmware
- VT100 repair notes at Dalby Datormuseum
- Simulation of VT52 and VT100 terminal hardware, GitHub
See Also
VT101, VT102, VT103, VT105, VT110, VT125, VT131, VT132
References
- ↑ Williams, Paul. "Digital's Video Terminals". http://vt100.net/vt_history. Retrieved March 4th, 2012.
- ↑ "DEC's VT100 terminal faces certain retirement", Donna Raimondi, Computerworld, October 7, 1985, pg. 81
- ↑ VT100 Field Maintenance Print Set, February, 1982
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