Interfaces For Commodore 64 And VIC

XITEL announces two interfaces, both for the new Commodore 64 and VIC-20.

Its Model CX-6401 interface allows the new Commodore 64 or VIC-20 to use any type of standard, commercially available parallel interface printer. The interface connects to the Serial Port/Bus on the computer, not the user port, allowing the user port to remain open for use by a modem or RS-232C peripheral device.

Some key features of the CX-6401 are:

• —Eliminates handshaking problem of RS-232C cartridge.
• —Mode switch to correct ASCII problem.
• —No RS-232C cable necessary.
• —Allows use of lower cost parallel type printers.
• —No external power required.
• —Allows use of multiple printers.
• —Leaves user port lines available for other use.

The CX-6401 comes with a six foot serial bus cable and connector for direct connection to the Commodore 64 or VIC-20. In addition, the CX-6401 has a one foot parallel cable for connection to the printer. Installation is simple. $89.95.

The new CX-6402 full RS-232C interface, for the new Commodore 64 and VIC-20, allows the use of any type of RS-232C peripherals, such as modems, printers, etc. The interface connects to the computer's user port. The CX-6402 is a complete RS-232C Interface, for all RS-232C devices.

Some key features of the CX-6402 are:

• —Allows full use of all eight active "handshaking" RS-232C signal lines on the VIC-20 and Commodore 64.
• —Full RS-232C logic levels.
• —Requires no external RS-232C cable.
• —Operates at all VIC-20/Commodore 64 baud rates.
• —Requires no external power.

The CX-6402 comes ready to install. In addition, the CX-6402 comes with a six foot parallel cable for connection to the printer. $59.95.

XITEL Inc.
2678 North Main St. # 1
Walnut Creek, CA
(415)944-9277