The Pocket Calculator Story
$44.03
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
15 June 2024
Summary
From Slide Rule to Microchip: The Pocket Calculator Revolution
Before the 1970s, anything beyond basic arithmetic demanded pen, paper, and for complex calculations, a slide rule or logarithm tables. Electronic calculators existed in the 1960s, but their valve or transistor technology made them bulky and expensive.
The space race spurred microchip development, igniting rapid miniaturization. By the early 1970s, affordable pocket calculators flooded stores, offering instant ma…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781398116863 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1398116866 |
| Author: | Andrew Morten |
| Publisher: | Amberley Publishing |
| Imprint: | Amberley Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 15 June 2024 |
| Weight: | 303g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 165mm |
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Critics Review
‘With a touch of technological nostalgia, this makes an excellent reference book for any electronics enthusiast.’ – How It Works Magazine, September 2024
About The Author
Andrew Morten
Andrew Morten has had a lifelong interest in computers after teaching himself how to program at the age of 15. This led to a career in electronics and software design, and he worked on a number of projects, both in the commercial and defence sectors, at several large engineering companies such as Plessey, Racal and GE.
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