| HP codename, series |
Chive (HP-38E) Chive C (HP-38C), Spice |
| Type, Precision, Input mode |
Business, 10 BCD digits, exponent
±99, Reverse Polish Notation |
| Programmable |
Yes. The programming mode is turned on/off using
the "g P/R" key. No program step insertion or deletion. No symbolic labels. Maximum
of 99 program steps.
|
Performance Index
|
2.0.
Note that neither logarithm base 10 nor sine is available on the
HP-38E/C. These have been replaced by natural log and exponential. Also
testing for nonzero values is not available and has been replaced by
testing for 0.
|
| Memory |
By default 8 program steps and 20 registers
(0-9, .0 - .9). As programs increase registers are automatically
converted to
program steps, 7 steps per register. A maximum of 99 program
steps
with remaining 7 storage registers is possible. See "g MEM" command.
Permanent
memory (HP-38C only) |
| Display |
11 digit 7 segment red LED plus sign |
| Special features |
Financial, math and statistics functions.
|
| Original Pricing, Production |
HP-38E: 1.5.1978 ($120) - 1.12.1981 ($120)
HP-38C: 1.7.1979 ($150) - 1.7.1983 ($125)
|
| Batteries |
Battery pack with 2x AA sized cells or AC 10V
HP power supply (requires a rechargeable battery pack to be installed)
or DC 4.5V off-the-shelf power supply
|
| Dimensions |
Length 14.1cm, Width 7.5cm, Height 2.9cm |
| Links |
HP-38E/HP-38C Owner's
Handbook And Programming Guide (PDF), August 1980
|
| Comment |
The HP-38E was Hewlett Packard's first Spice
model.
To select different FIX display modes press prefix "f" and a digit 0-9.
To select SCI mode press prefix "f" and the comma separator. This will
always display 7 digits of accuracy.
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