The system designed with the user in mind
Written on July 16th, 2026 by Tech Ads
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INTRODUCING THE VERAS F8 COMPUTER
THE SYSTEM DESIGNED WITH THE USER IN MIND
A COMPLETE
1K RAM
SYSTEM
With CPU card, buffered
mother card, power supply
and cabinet. The VERAS
System is developed
around the popular F-8
Series of chips which in
our estimation is the finest
and most versatile Micro
processor now available.
The VERAS System can
be made into a 17K pro-
cessor by merely adding “ 2g ”
four of our optional memo- 7" x 16” x 14-3/4
ry boards. THE CPU BOARD FEATURES:
® Two |/O ports on the CPU and ROM chip make 32 bidirectiona! TTL lines.
@ The Fairbug* programmed storage unit provides the programmer with all |/O subroutines, allows the
programmer to alter or display memory, and register its contents via teletype.
@ Programmable internal timer is built into the ROM chip.
@ Built in clock generator and power on reset are built into the CPU chip.
@ There is a loca! interrupt with automatic address vector.
e It is expandable to 65K bytes of memory.
@ 20 mil loop and/or RS232 interface included.
@ 1K of on board 2102 RAM.
@ Serial interface built into PSU chip.
OUR 4K STATIC RAM BOARD FEATURES: (OPTIONAL)
@ Outputs buffered,
@ On board decoding for any four of 64 pages.
@ Address and data lines are fully buffered.
@ 32 2102-1 static RAMs, 500 ns. or less, requiring no refreshing.
® No onboard regulators to cause heat problems. (Chassis mounted)
© 4K memory boards with connector, buffers and static RAM’s are available in kit form for $149.00
The fully buffered mother board wil! accept (4) 4K RAM boards for a total of 16K bytes of memory.
Individual power terminals for each 4K RAM board are provided. Memory expansion beyond 16K bytes can
be accomplished by the addition of more mother boards. Extra buffered mother boards with connector are
available in kit form for $45.00
Our modular power supply is designed around a high frequency torroid transformer which affords a large sav-
ing in size and weight, and keeps filtering to a minimum. It is rated at *5V at 10 amps and -5V and £12V at
1 amp. This power supply will drive our CPU, four memory boards and some peripherals.
POWER SUPPLY KIT $124.00
All boards are high quality G-10, double sided, solder plated with gold piated edge connector.
PACKAGING FEATURES ARE:
@ A)Complete modular plug-in construction.
® B)Specifically designed rugged aluminum card rack with provisions for voltage regulators (TO-220
supplied) to keep heat off the boards.
® C) Designed for convection or optional forced cooling.
@ D)AI! 1/0 ports brought out to the rear panel connectors for easy accessibility.
@ &) Auxilary OC power available at the rear panel to power peripherals.
Veras Systems is currently developing the following:
UV PROM board, DMI and DMA board, Cassette, modem, video board and more. All these boards will
have innovative design, something you will come to expect from VERAS SYSTEMS.
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE FOR THE VERAS F8
Computer kit is $429.00 or $679.00 assembled. The price will be $459.00 after Sept. 15, 1976. The kit
includes everything you need to build the VERAS F-8 Computer as described. All boards, connectors,
switches, discrete components, power supply and cabinet are supplied. Programming manual, data book and
simplified support documentation supplied. 8K Assembler and Editor (paper tape) available on request with
minimum order of 8K RAM.
Computer dealers and hobbyist club inquiries are invited.
Expected delivery time 30 days or less.
The More Flexible and Expandible
Computer at a Comparative Price.
VERAS SYSTEMS
Warranty: 90 days on parts
and labor for assembled units.
90 days on parts for kits.
Prices, specifications and
delivery subject to change
without notice.
VERAS SYSTEMS
A Div. of Solid State Sales, Inc.
Box 74E, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 547-1461
("1 Enclosed is check for $
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*Fairbug is a registered trademark of Fairchild Corp.
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‘The system designed with the user in mind’
The Veras F8 Computer was an early personal computer from the mid-70s. Available in either kit or pre-built form, the base model shipped with 1KB of RAM and a Fairchild F8 3850 CPU matched with various supporting F8-platform chips. Veras F8 could be found for 429USD in kit form or 679USD pre-assembled.
Veras F8 Computer Kit Assembly Instructions can be found at the Internet Archive.
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