Engineering:SVI-728

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SVI-728
SVI-728 MSX
TypeHome computer
Release date1984
Operating systemMSX
CPUZilog Z80A @ 3.6 MHz
Memory64 KB (+16 KB video memory)
Display256 x 192 pixel resolution
PredecessorSV-328
Related articlesSVI-738, MSX

The SVI-728 is the first home computer from Spectravideo that complied fully with the MSX home computer specification. It was introduced in 1985. The design is virtually identical to that of the earlier SV-328, which did not comply fully with the MSX standard.

The SVI-738 is a portable version of this computer.

Technical specifications

Microprocessor
  • Zilog Z80A with a clockspeed of 3.56 MHz.
Memory
  • ROM: 32 KB
  • RAM: 64 KB (expandable to 256 KB)
  • VRAM: 16 KB
Video
Sound
  • General Instrument AY-3-8910-soundchip
  • 3 sound channels
  • 1 noise channels
  • 1 envelope controller
Connectors