Agat (computer)
The Agat (Russian: Агат) was a series of 8-bit computers produced in the Soviet Union. It used the same MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor as Apple II and BBC Micros, amongst many others. Commissioned by the USSR Ministry of Radio, for many years it was a popular microcomputer in Soviet schools.
Agat-7 with 140 Kbytes FDD | |
| Manufacturer | Three factories, including LEMZ |
|---|---|
| Type | Personal computer |
| Release date | 1983 |
| Lifespan | 1993 |
| Introductory price | 3,900 rubles |
| Media | Compact Cassettes, 5¼-inch floppy disks |
| Operating system | BASIC, Assembler |
| CPU | MCS6502 and compatibles @ 1Mhz |
| Memory | 96 KB (Agat-7), 128 KB or 256 KB (Agat-9) RAM, 2 KB ROM |
| Display | 32×32 color text mode, 32×64 b/w text mode, graphics: 64×64 (16 colors), 128×128 (8 colors), 256×256 (black & white), |
| Sound | Internal speaker |
| Input | Keyboard |
| Power | Internal Power Supply (220 V, 60 W) |
| Dimensions | 460 cm × 350 cm × 160 cm |
| Mass | 9 kg |
The Agat was first introduced at a Moscow trade fair in 1983. It was primarily produced between 1984 and 1990, although a limited number of units may have been manufactured as late as 1993. By 1988, about 12,000 units were produced. Over 9 months in 1989 about 7,000 machines were built.
There are several versions of the machine (Agat-4 to 9), with progressive enhancements to memory, video modes and compatibility with Apple II.
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