Corvette (computer)
Corvette (Russian: Корвет) was an 8-bit personal computer in the USSR, created for Soviet schools in 1980s. The first device was a homemade computer, created in 1985 by employees of the Moscow State University for their purposes (physics experiments). The first description was made in the magazine «Microprocessor tools and systems». The PC was named "ПК 8001" (21.08.1985).
| Developer | Moscow State University |
|---|---|
| Type | Personal computer |
| Generation | 8-bit |
| Release date | 1987 |
| Lifespan | 1985–1992 |
| Operating system | CP/M, MicroDOS |
| CPU | KR580VM80A, 2,5 MHz |
| Memory | 64 KB CPU RAM, 48 or 192 KB Video RAM, 1 KB Text RAM, 24 Kb ROM |
| Storage | floppy disk drive 5¼, Cassette tape |
| Display | 512 × 256 resolution graphics, 32 × 16 or 64 × 16 character text, 16 colors on screen |
| Sound | Intel 8253 |
Corvette (Russian: Корвет) was an 8-bit personal computer developed in the USSR specifically for educational purposes in Soviet schools during the 1980s. The initial prototype of this computer emerged in 1985 as a project by Moscow State University employees, primarily for conducting physics experiments. The first documentation detailing its specifications was published in the magazine «Microprocessor tools and systems». This personal computer was designated as "ПК 8001" (21.08.1985).