BBC Master

BBC Master Series
Acorn BBC Master 128
Type8-bit Microcomputer
Release dateEarly 1986 (1986)
Discontinued1994 (1994)
Operating systemAcorn MOS, optional DOS Plus
CPUMOS Technology 65SC12, optional second processor Intel 80186 or 65C102 depending on model
Memory128 KB–512 KB
GraphicsMotorola 6845, Mullard SAA5050
SoundTexas Instruments SN76489
PredecessorBBC Micro Model B
SuccessorAcorn Archimedes

The BBC Master is a home computer released by Acorn Computers in early 1986.[1] It was designed and built for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and was the successor to the BBC Micro Model B. The Master 128 remained in production until 1993.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Master: the new BBC". Acorn User. February 1986. p. 7. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  2. ^ Bottomley, Tracy (19 April 1993). "Sales News Issue 72" (PDF) (Press release). Acorn Computers Limited. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Acorn Kills off BBC Master 128". Acorn User. June 1993. p. 7. Retrieved 15 June 2021.

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