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Sharp PC-1403

Sharp PC-1403 handheld BASIC computer
Type	Pocket computer
Introduced	1986
Calculator
Entry mode	Infix, BASIC,
Display type	LCD dot-matrix
Display size	24 characters
CPU
Processor	CPU: SC61860 (8-bit CMOS)
Frequency	768 kHz
Programming
Programming language(s)	Unstructured BASIC
User memory	8 KB
Firmware memory	72 KB
Interfaces
Ports	1x proprietary (11 pins)
Other
Power supply	2x CR2032
Power consumption	0.03 W

The Sharp PC-1403 was a small scientific calculator and pocket computer manufactured by Sharp. It was the successor of the Sharp PC-1401, and had better display, more RAM and better system software.

• CPU: SC61860 (8-bit CMOS) 768 kHz
• Memory: 8 KB RAM (6863 bytes available), 72 KB ROM; 32 KB RAM in PC-1403H model
• Display: Monochrome LCD 1 line with 24 5×7 characters
• Power: 6 V DC - 2× CR2032, 0.03 W
• Connector (11 pins) for external devices
• Integrated speaker (4 kHz beep only)
• Contrast adjustment wheel
• Software: Simple BASIC interpreter; calculator mode
• Matrix calculations

Manufacturing started in 1986.

It is possible to convert the 1403 to a 1403H by removing the 8 K RAM and soldering in a 32 K RAM. An inverter IC is needed for this, too.

Calculations could be performed in two modes CAL and RUN.^[1] In the former, the PC-1403 would behave like a normal scientific calculator at the time with formulas entered in algebraic logic. In RUN mode, BASIC statements could be entered for immediate execution and print out. The latter was similar to the Direct algebraic logic employed by modern calculators.

The programming model employed was unstructured BASIC for which the PC-1403 distinguished between RUN and PRO mode. The latter being used to enter and edit program and the former being used to execute them.

10 "F" AREAD N                         ''allows to start the program with <expression> DEF F
20 F=1                                 ''Set start value of F to 1
30 FOR I=1 TO N                        ''counts I from 1 to N
40 F=F*I                               ''calculates F=F*I
50 NEXT I                              ''repeats loop from line 40
60 PRINT STR$ N+"!=";F                 ''print result - i.e. 5!=120.
70 END                                 ''end of program

• Sharp pocket computer character sets