programmable calculator
Codeable mathematical machine
A programmable calculator is a calculator that can store and execute sequences of operations—simple programs—rather than just performing one calculation at a time.
Before personal computers became affordable, programmable calculators were essential tools for engineers, scientists, and students who needed to repeat complex calculations: I wrote a program on my HP-41C to solve quadratic equations.
- scientificOf or using research methods
- HPComputing brand or vitality stat
- Texas InstrumentsElectronics and semiconductor company
- graphingPlotting data visually
- LCDLowest shared fraction bottom
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Simple arithmetic device
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Bead-and-wire arithmetic tool
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