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==Master Component==
 
==Master Component==
The Master Component is the main console of an Intellivision.  Select a topic below to learn more about each of the individual hardware components contains in a Master Component.  
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The Master Component is the main console of an Intellivision.  Select a topic below to learn more about each of the individual hardware components contains in a Master Component.<p/>
[[Memory Map]]<br />
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[[CP1610|CPU]] - Central Processing Unit (General Instruments CP1610)<br />
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<tr><td>[[CP1610|CPU]]</td><td>Central Processing Unit (General Instruments CP1610)</td></tr>
[[STIC]] - Standard Television Interface Chip (General Instruments AY-3-8900)<br />
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<tr><td>[[STIC]]</td><td>Standard Television Interface Chip (General Instruments AY-3-8900)</td></tr>
[[PSG]] - Programmable Sound Generator (General Instruments AY-3-8914)<br />
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<tr><td>[[PSG]]</td><td>Programmable Sound Generator (General Instruments AY-3-8914)</td></tr>
[[Executive ROM]] - The operating system of the Intellivision<br />
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<tr><td>[[Executive ROM]]</td><td>The operating system of the Intellivision</td></tr>
[[Graphics ROM]]<br />
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<tr><td>[[Graphics ROM]]</td><td>The default character set and some primitive graphics constructs.</td></tr>
[[Graphics RAM]]<br />
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<tr><td>[[Graphics RAM]]</td><td>Location for programs to store custom graphics</td></tr>
[[System RAM]]<br />
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<tr><td>[[System RAM]]</td><td></td></tr>
[[Scratchpad RAM]]<br />
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<tr><td>[[Scratchpad RAM]]</td><td></td></tr>
[[Cartridge Port]]<br/>
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<tr><td>[[Cartridge Port]]</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Memory Map]]</td><td>A breakdown of where in memory each of the hardware comoponents discussed above are mapped.</td></tr>
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==Related Subjects==
 
==Related Subjects==

Revision as of 06:01, 1 April 2005

This is a compilation of the technical details about the Intellivision. Click on any of the categories below to learn more about each subject.

Master Component

The Master Component is the main console of an Intellivision. Select a topic below to learn more about each of the individual hardware components contains in a Master Component.<p/>

CPUCentral Processing Unit (General Instruments CP1610)
STICStandard Television Interface Chip (General Instruments AY-3-8900)
PSGProgrammable Sound Generator (General Instruments AY-3-8914)
Executive ROMThe operating system of the Intellivision
Graphics ROMThe default character set and some primitive graphics constructs.
Graphics RAMLocation for programs to store custom graphics
System RAM
Scratchpad RAM
Cartridge Port
Memory MapA breakdown of where in memory each of the hardware comoponents discussed above are mapped.

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