Introduction
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The 6502 microprocessor, or Central Processing Unit (CPU), on an Apple II or //e
computer, executes its instructions at a rate of 1 MHz. (One megahertz or one
million times a second.) TransWarp puts the Apple’s microprocessor to sleep,
while doing some special tricks with its on-board memory, and uses its own high
speed microprocessor chip to increase the processing speed to 3.6 MHz! It’s as
simple as that.
Here’s a list of some of the TransWarp’s features:
• 65C02 microprocessor running at a 3.6 MHz clock rate.
• 256K of ultra-fast Random Access Memory (RAM).
• Acceleration of programs running in both main and auxiliary memory.
• Totally transparent operation with all Apple software.
• Other than obviously increased speed, operation is also transparent to the
user.
• Can be installed in an Apple II, II+, IIe, or Enhanced //e.
• Compatible with virtually all interface and expansion cards for the Apple.
• Three speed settings. 1 MHz, 1.7 MHz, and 3.6 MHz.
• Can be controlled from hardware or software. (No preboot disk is needed.)
• Low power design for cool operation.
• Works with all Apple software, including AppleWorks, SuperCalc 3a, and
Applied Engineering’s RamDrive™ programs for DOS 3.3, ProDOS, and
Pascal.
Expandability. Accelerated 16 Bit option available from Applied Engineering.
TransWarp
