Sanyo PHC-23J
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Description
The Sanyo PHC-23, a.k.a Wavy23 is the first MSX2 computer released by Sanyo, and aimed at the Japanese market. Two revisions were produced, which can be easily distinguished due to their difference in color.
| Product | Released | Color | Sanyo logo | MSX Engine | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanyo PHC-23J | 1985 | Grey | old style | Yamaha S3527 | Internal re-chargable |
| Sanyo PHC-23J(B) | 1987 | Blue | new style | Yamaha S1985 | two AA batteries |
This machine has been localised for the Russian market with more RAM (see MPC-2300).
| Brand | Sanyo |
| Type | PHC-23J |
| Year | 1985 or 1987 for PHC-23J(B) |
| RAM | 64kB (in slot 3-2) |
| VRAM | 128kB |
| Media | MSX cartridges |
| Video | Yamaha V9938 |
| Audio | PSG (YM2149 integrated in MSX-Engine S1985 or S3527) |
| Chipset | Yamaha S1985 or Yamaha S3527 |
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Specifications
The PHC-23J is a MSX2 with a Z80A from NEC (D780C-1) and an MSX-Engine S1985 or S3527 from Yamaha.
Slot Map
| Slot 0 | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3-0 | Slot 3-1 | Slot 3-2 | Slot 3-3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank C000h~FFFFh | Cartridge Slot 1 | Cartridge Slot 2 | 64kB RAM | |||||||
| Bank 8000h~BFFFh | ||||||||||
| Bank 4000h~7FFFh | Main-ROM | |||||||||
| Bank 0000h~3FFFh | Sub-ROM |
Connections
- RGB output
- RF output
- Analog sound & Composite video
- Data Recorder connector
- Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mouse, Paddle controllers, etc)
- 2 cartridge slots