CONDITION
Vintage collectible in framed display condition. Circuit board has not been removed from the frame or electronically tested. Frame and rear backing show age-related wear, scratches, scuffs and damage as pictured. Please see all photos for exact condition.
DESCRIPTION
Rare and impressive piece of early microcomputer history.
This is a large vintageAltos Computer Systems circuit board, professionally mounted in a wood frame behind glass for display.
The handwritten identification/specification label attached to the back identifies it as:
ALTOS Computer
Model 8000-7
Z80A Processor
4 MHz
4 User Ports
MP/M
1980
The Altos ACS8000 family was an early business/scientific microcomputer system built around Z80 processor technology. These systems were designed during the early era of multi-user microcomputing.
The board is densely populated with original period integrated circuits and electronic components. NumerousNEC Japan μPD416C memory chipsare clearly visible along with other vintage ICs, processors/controllers and associated components.
This is not a modern reproduction or decorative circuit-board print. It is an actual vintage electronic circuit board that was professionally framed for display.
A vintageDeck-The-Walls – America's Custom Framerlabel from Stratford Square Mall remains attached to the rear.
CONDITION DETAILS
The circuit board presents extremely well behind the glass.
The board hasnot been removed from the frame and has not been electronically tested. It is being sold strictly as a vintage computer collectible/display piece, with no guarantee of electronic functionality.
The wooden frame has scratches, scuffs and other age/storage wear.
The paper backing on the rear has tears and deterioration around portions of the edges and corners.
The original handwritten identification/specification label on the back shows discoloration and age-related wear.
Please examine all photographs closely. They are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
GREAT COLLECTIBLE FOR
- Vintage computer collectors
- Early microcomputer enthusiasts
- Computer programmers and engineers
- Electronics collectors
- Technology/history displays
- Computer rooms and offices
- Retro computing collections
- Unique technology wall art
A very unusual opportunity to acquire a large, professionally framed circuit board associated with the earlyAltos ACS8000 multi-user computer family.
Sold as a collectible/display piece. Untested.
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