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The EXL 100 is a computer released in 1984 by the French brand Exelvision, based on the TMS 7020 microprocessor from Texas Instruments.
 
The EXL 100 is a computer released in 1984 by the French brand Exelvision, based on the TMS 7020 microprocessor from Texas Instruments.
  
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This was an uncommon design choice (at the time almost all home computers either used 6502 or Z80 microprocessors) but justified by the fact that the engineering team behind the machine came from Texas Instruments.
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This was an uncommon design choice, as almost all home computers either used [[MOS 6502|6502]] or [[Z80]] microprocessors.
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But it was justified by the fact that the engineering team behind the machine came from Texas Instruments France.
  
 
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== Variants ==
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== Models ==
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[[File:Exelvision Exeltel.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Exelvision Exeltel]]
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[[File:Exelvision Exeltel II.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Exelvision Exeltel II]]
  
 
A version with an integrated V.23 modem named Exeltel was released in 1986.
 
A version with an integrated V.23 modem named Exeltel was released in 1986.
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It competed with the [[Oric-1/Atmos|Oric Telestrat]] and the [[Thomson|Thomson TO9+]], other computers designed for France's [[Minitel]] network.
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An US version of the Exeltel was then developed for USWest, the Exeltel II.
  
 
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*https://wikipedia.org/wiki/EXL_100
 
*https://wikipedia.org/wiki/EXL_100
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*[http://www.ti99.com/exelvision/website/ Exelvision website (FR)]
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*[https://youtu.be/xsfzuiA6yG8 Pub 1] [https://youtu.be/GoZbyXxYH7Y Pub 2] TV advertisements Exelvision
 
*[[Media:Doc-technique-exelvision.djvu|Documentation technique EXL100]]
 
*[[Media:Doc-technique-exelvision.djvu|Documentation technique EXL100]]
 
*[[Media:TMS7000 Pocket Reference.pdf|TMS7000 CPU family - Programmer's pocket reference]]
 
*[[Media:TMS7000 Pocket Reference.pdf|TMS7000 CPU family - Programmer's pocket reference]]

Latest revision as of 19:21, 16 May 2025

EXL100 with infrared keyboard and joysticks

The EXL 100 is a computer released in 1984 by the French brand Exelvision, based on the TMS 7020 microprocessor from Texas Instruments.

This was an uncommon design choice, as almost all home computers either used 6502 or Z80 microprocessors.

But it was justified by the fact that the engineering team behind the machine came from Texas Instruments France.


Specifications

  • CPU: TMS 7020 at 4.9 MHz
  • Graphics chip: TMS 3556 (40 x 25 character text mode, 320 x 250 pixel graphics mode, 8 colors)
  • Sound: TMS 5220 (with speech synthesis in French)
  • Storage: cartridge port, cassettes, optional floppy disk drive
  • Memory: 34 KB RAM (2 KB RAM + 32 KB Shared VRAM), 4 to 32 KB ROM
  • Keyboard: AZERTY layout and infrared link


Models

Exelvision Exeltel
Exelvision Exeltel II

A version with an integrated V.23 modem named Exeltel was released in 1986.

It competed with the Oric Telestrat and the Thomson TO9+, other computers designed for France's Minitel network.

An US version of the Exeltel was then developed for USWest, the Exeltel II.


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