TransWarp

Introduction

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.

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