Comparison of Texas Instruments graphing calculators
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A graphing calculator is a class of hand-held calculator that is capable of plotting graphs and solving complex functions. There are several companies that manufacture models of graphing calculators. Texas Instruments is a major manufacturer.
The following table compares general and technical information for a selection of common and uncommon Texas Instruments graphing calculators. See the individual calculators' articles for further information.
| Calculator | CPU | RAM | Display Size | Programming Languages | Link Abilities | Year Released | Predecessors | Superseded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TI-73/TI-73 Explorer | Zilog Z80 @ 6MHz | 25KB of RAM, 64KB of Flash ROM | 96x64 pixels 16x8 characters |
TI-Basic, Assembly (via Mallard), Flash Apps | IO Port | 1998/2003 | TI-80 | None |
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980 kHz Proprietary | 7 KB of RAM | 64x48 pixels 16x8 characters |
TI-Basic (Though not intended for heavy programming) | None | 1995 | None | TI-73, TI-73 Explorer |
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Zilog Z80 @ 2 MHz | 2.4 KB of RAM | 96x64 pixels 16x8 characters |
TI-Basic | None | 1990 | None | TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition |
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Zilog Z80 @ 6 MHz | 28 KB of RAM | 96x64 / 16x8 | TI-Basic and Assembly (through modifications) | IO Port | 1993 | TI-81 | TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition |
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Zilog Z80 @ 6 MHz | 27 KB of RAM | 96x64 pixels 16x8 characters |
TI-Basic and Assembly (built-in) | IO Port | 1996 | TI-81, TI-82 | TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition |
| TI-83 Plus | Zilog Z80 @ 6 MHz | 24 KB of RAM, 160 KB of Flash ROM | 96x64 pixels 16x8 characters |
TI-Basic, Assembly (built-in), Flash Apps | IO Port | 1999 | TI-81, TI-82, TI-83 | TI-84 Plus |
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Zilog Z80 @ 6 MHz/15 MHz (Dual Speed) | 128 KB of RAM (24 KB user accessible), 1.5 MiB of Flash ROM | 96x64 pixels 16x8 characters |
TI-Basic, Assembly (built-in), Flash Apps | IO Port (USB Cable included) | 2001 | TI-83 Plus | TI-84 Plus Silver Edition |
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Zilog Z80 @ 15 MHz | 24 KB of RAM, 480 KB of Flash ROM | 96x64 pixels 16x8 characters |
TI-Basic, Assembly (built-in), Flash Apps | IO Port, Mini USB Port | 2004 | TI-81, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition | None |
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Zilog Z80 @ 15 MHz | 128 KB of RAM (24 KB user accessible), 1.5 MiB of Flash ROM | 96x64 pixels 16x8 characters |
TI-Basic, Assembly (built-in), Flash Apps | IO Port, Mini USB Port | 2004 | TI-81, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus | None |
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Zilog Z80 @ 6 MHz | 28 KB of RAM | 128x64 pixels 21x8 characters |
TI-Basic, Assembly (through modifications) | IO Port | 1992 | None | TI-86 |
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Zilog Z80 @ 6 MHz | 128KiB of RAM | 128x64 pixels 21x8 characters |
TI-Basic, Assembly (built-in) | IO Port | 1997 | TI-85 | None |
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Motorola 68000 @ 10 MHz/12 MHz (nominal) | 256 KiB of RAM (188 KB user accessible), 2 MiB of Flash ROM | 160x100 pixels (not broken into character blocks) | TI-Basic, Assembly (built-in), Flash Apps | IO Port | 1998 | None | TI-89 Titanium |
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Motorola 68000 @ ≤16 MHz | 256 KiB of RAM (188 KB user accessible), 2.7 MB of Flash ROM | 160x100 pixels (not broken into character blocks) | TI-Basic, Assembly (built-in), Flash Apps | IO Port, Mini USB Port | 2004 | TI-89 | None |
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Motorola 68000 @ 10 MHz | 68 KB of RAM | 240x128 pixels (not broken into character blocks) | TI-Basic, Assembly (built-in) | IO Port | 1995 | None | TI-92 Plus |
| TI-92 Plus | Motorola 68000 @ 10 MHz | 256 KB of RAM (188 KB user accessible), 384 KB of Flash ROM | 240x128 pixels (not broken into character blocks) | TI-Basic, Assembly (built-in), Flash Apps | IO Port | 1998 | TI-92 | Voyage 200 |
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Motorola 68000 @ 12 MHz | 256 KB of RAM (188 KB user accessible), 2.7 MB of Flash ROM | 240x128 pixels (not broken into character blocks) | TI-Basic, Assembly (built-in), Flash Apps | IO Port | 2002 | TI-92, TI-92 Plus | TI-Nspire |
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ARM @ 150 MHz (unconfirmed) | 32 MB of RAM (20 MB user accessible), 32 MB of Flash ROM | 320x240 pixels (16 shade greyscale) | TI-Basic | Mini USB Port | 2007 | TI-92, TI-92 Plus, Voyage 200 | None |
| Calculator | CPU | RAM | Display Size | Programming Languages | Link Abilities | Year Released | Predecessors | Superseded by |
