PHILIPS SBC 1745 N

Description

Brand:	PHILIPS
Model:	SBC 1745 N
Type:	Programmable scientific calculator
Picture:
Batteries:	LR43 x 2
Lifetime:	Introduced: unknown Terminated: unknown
Notes:	The only similarity between this SBC 1745 N and its predecessor the PHILIPS SBC 1745 is the type designation. And the fact that it can store two programs. Other than that it’s a completely different calculator. The first thing that struck me when I first saw this calculator is the keyboard layout. It very much reminds me of the layout of the TI-68. This is a two-program key-programmable calculator with many scientific functions. The calculator has statistical functions, the ability to use hexadecimal and octal (but no binary) systems. The calculator has a regular memory "M" but also six separate memories accessed using the STO and RCL keys in combination with a numerical selection from 1 to 6 (e.g. RCL 6). Also present are conversion functions. To convert 0 °C to °F simply press 0 ←m (second function of →m) and °F↔°C. Programming functions include conditional branching and halting. The calculator has constant memory and remembers the mode it was in when switched off. A big thank you to J. Rovers for this donation to the museum.