Codimex CD-6809
8-bit home computer produced in Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Codimex CD-6809 was an 8-bit home computer produced in Brazil by the company Codimex Imp.Exp. de Computadores Ltda from Porto Alegre.[1][2][3] It was introduced in early 1983, during the Brazilian "Market Reserve" period, and based on the TRS-80 Color Computer.[4][5][6][7]
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Manufacturer | Codimex |
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Release date | 1983; 41 years ago (1983) |
Lifespan | 1985; 39 years ago (1985) |
Units sold | 380 |
Operating system | Microsoft Extended Color BASIC, Tandy RSDOS, Microware OS-9, TSC Flex9 |
CPU | 6809E @ 0.895 / 1.79 MHz |
Memory | 32 kB |
Display | RF out, PAL-M |
Graphics | MC6847 video display generator |
Sound | 6-bit DAC |
Backward compatibility | TRS-80 Color Computer |
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The CD-6809 was the first Brazilian home computer compatible with the TRS-80 Color line.[4][8] It was marketed as a computer for small business, entertainment and self employed professionals, and was sold with a 149-page user manual.[9][10]
Around 380 units were produced at the Porto Alegre plant.[11] The machine can be emulated under MAME.[12]