SuperCPU
The SuperCPU is a processor upgrade for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 personal computer platforms. It uses the W65C816S 8/16 bit microprocessor, and takes the form of an expansion port cartridge, rather than a replacement for the 6510 CPU.
History
[edit]The SuperCPU was developed by Creative Micro Designs, Inc and released on May 4, 1997.[1] It used a device called the RamCard to increase its capabilities. The card is no longer sold by Creative Micro Designs as of 2001; the distribution was taken over from 2001 to 2009 by the U.S. company Click Here Software Co., but it is unclear if any were manufactured after 2001.
Technical description
[edit]The SuperCPU can have up to 16 MB RAM installed and sported a "Turbo" switch which when enabled, clocked a Commodore 64 or Commodore 128 up to 20 MHz.[2] The SuperCPU requires 0.4 A (400mA) and has a shadow ROM in 128 KB of RAM. Internal ROM was 128 KB.[3] Using the RamCard's fast page mode 1, 4, 8 or 16 MB SIMM memory modules can be used.[4]
External links
[edit]- The SuperCPU Home (from 2022) with FAQ and software.
- archive.org/geocities.com: CMD Product review, CMD SuperCPU (from 2008)
References
[edit]- ^ "SuperCPU coding competition for 2006. - Commodore 64 (C64) Forum". lemon64.com. 2006-02-26. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
- ^ "The Unofficial CMD Homepage - SuperCPU". cmdweb.de. 2010-04-18. Archived from the original on 2013-05-23. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
- ^ "SuperCPU General Specifications". ftp.giga.or.at. 1996. Archived from the original on June 23, 2009. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
- ^ "The SuperCPU FAQ". supercpu.cbm8bit.com. 2013-01-01. Archived from the original on 2013-05-29. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
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