Artifact Details

Title

Interface unit

Catalog Number

102729434

Type

Physical object

Description

The rectangular object has a black front on which is embossed "SHARP," the red image of what appears to be an ancient Japanese ship, and "MZ-80 I/O." Also on the front is the on/off push-button. Three cables are permanently attached to the back of the object: a ribbon cable (plus connector with 36 pins), a round cable (plus connector with 34 pins), and a flat cable (plus connector with 50 pins). The string "INTERFACE UNIT" has been embossed on the top of the object. There is also a power socket on the back of the object and a silver knob on the back of the object. On the left side of the object is an access panel, which is screwed shut.

Manufacturer

Sharp

Place Manufactured

Japan

Identifying Numbers

Model number SHARP MODEL NO. MZ-801/0 Printed on a sticker attached to the back of the object
Other number 2RY Printed on a sticker attached to the back of the object
Other number MZ-80 I/O Embossed on the front of the object
Serial number SERIAL NO. 0 801667 Printed on a sticker attached to the back of the object

Dimensions

overall: 5 1/2 in x 8 in x 12 1/2 in

Category

Networking/controller

Credit

Gift of Eric Gair and David Adams

Lot Number

X4014.2007

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