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Fairchild National Semiconductor Computer Chip Lucite Paperweight 1979 For Sale

Fairchild National Semiconductor Computer Chip Lucite Paperweight 1979
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Fairchild National Semiconductor Computer Chip Lucite Paperweight 1979:
$424.95

Fairchild / National Semiconductor 16000 16/32 bit Microprocessor Family Lucite Paperweight (1979)

Description:

This rare Lucite paperweight showcases some of the iconic IC chips that made up the Fairchild / National Semiconductor NS16000 16/32-bit microprocessor family, an essential part of computing history from 1979. These chips were at the forefront of microprocessor technology in the late 1970s, and this display preserves their legacy.

Encased within the Lucite block are real chip examples from the NS16000 family, which helped pave the way for advancements in computing. The specific chips included in this display are:

  • 16032 CPU – Central Processing Unit
  • 16082 MMU – Memory Management Unit
  • 16081 FPU – Floating Point Unit
  • 16202 ICU – Interrupt Control Unit
  • 16201 TCU – Timing Control Unit

This Lucite paperweight serves as both a unique collector’s item and a fascinating display of early microprocessor architecture. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, collectors, and those with an interest in the evolution of microprocessors.

Condition:

  • New in Lucite paperweight display
  • Fully intact and preserved for display purposes


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    Buy it now and own a piece of computing history with this rare Fairchild / National Semiconductor 16000 Microprocessor Family Lucite paperweight!


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