CALCULATORS & PERIPHERALS
Scientific Pocket Calculator
HP-21
0 Full range of functions plus rectangular/polar conversions
0 Display format selectivity; two angle modes
8 Hewlett-Packard’s efficient RPN logic system
HP-21 Scientific Pocket Calculator
The HP-21 is a full-function scientific pocket calculator that offers
features and functions not available on apparently similar models.
Most important of these is H P s remarkably efficient RPN logic sys-
tem which gives you the problem-solving power of an “equals” key
and a t least three levels of parentheses. Yet, this ingenious system is
distinguished by its similarity to your natural way of solving mathe-
matical problems. It allows you to approach the solution of every
problem in the same natural manner as you would with a slide-rule,
through the process of equation simplification. Since there is no need
to reformat equations to fit machine logic, operation is easy. And it is
made even easier by the fact that you only work with one or two num-
bers at a time. When you press any function key, it executes the func-
tion immediately and you see every intermediate answer. This allows
you to check your progress every step of the way through even the
most complex equations. The four-register operational stack actually
handles the detail work for you automatically, saving up to four inter-
mediate solutions for further operations.
Other features of the HP-21 include:
Rectangular/polar coordinate conversions
The HP-21 converts rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates
(and vice versa) easily, thus simplifying vector addition and subtrac-
tion.
Display format selectivity
Choose between scientific notation and fixed decimal display for-
mats. With the fixed-decimal format, you select how many decimal
places you wish to see (up to 9). In scientific notation, you can select
up to 8 significant digits in the mantissa. Although the HP-21 pro-
vides you with automatic round-off to the selected decimal place, I O
significant digits are retained internally and used for all computa-
tions.
Full register arithmetic
In addition to its four-register operational stack, the HP-21 pro-
vides a separate addressable memory for storing constants or other
data. And you can perform all four arithmetic operations (+, -, X,
+) directly upon this stored data using the M+, M-, MX and M +
functions. And, of course, not having to recall and store data to per-
form an arithmetic operation makes your calculation just that much
simpler.
Degreekadian mode selection and conversion capability
The HP-21 lets you express angles in either degrees or radians, and
perform trig operations in either angular mode. It also simplifies con-
version from one angle mode to the other.
In short, the HP-21 gives you all the functions/features you need to
solve real-world scientific or engineering problems. And, its solid de-
sign and construction continue the HP reputation for quality pro-
ducts.
HP-21 Specifications
Pre-programmed functions
Trigonometric (all in degrees or radians): Sin x; Arc Sin x; Cos x; Arc
Cos x; Tan x; Arc Tan x.
Logarithmic: Log x; Ln x; ex; lox.
Other: yx; I/x; T ;rectangular/polar coordinate conversion; full
register arithmetic.
General
Memory: one addressable register; four-register operational stack.
Display: up to IO significant digits in fixed-decimal notation; up to 8
significant digits plus two-digit exponent in scientific notation; full dis-
play formatting in either mode with selective round-off; indicators for
improper operations, low battery.
Dynamic range: 10-99 to 1099 (200 decades).
Power: AC: 115 or 230 V, *IO%, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 watts. Battery: 2.5
Vdc nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery pack.
Dimensions: length: 13.0 cm (5.1”). Width: 6.8 cm (2.7”). Height: 3.0
cm (1.2”).
HP-21 Scientific Pocket Calculator $125