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Hanimex is an Australian company with a large presence in Britain. Most Hanimex calculators were made in Hong Kong, but one of the early models was made in the UK by Emihus Microelectronics in Britain.

Hanimex BC 808

Hanimex BC 808

Hanimex BC 808

4.5v (3x N batteries).

Display is 8 digits, red LED.

4 function, %.

73 x 148 x 23 mm (2.9" x 5.8" x 0.9").

"Made in U.K. by Emihus Microcomponents Limited, for Hanimex Corporation."

Batteries

Round the back after removing the battery cover, showing the three size N cells, which are about 3/4 the size of an AA cell.

Label

The label on the rear, showing manufacture by Emihus Microelectronics Limited.

Emihus Microelectronics was a joint venture between EMI (Electrical and Musical Industries) of the UK and Hughes Aircraft of the U.S.A., and based at Clive House, 12-18 Queen's Road, Weybridge, Surrey. The company was a major UK producer of LSI integrated circuits. It is reported that it manufactured this calculator model for Hanimex and then introduced its own Gemini range. This appears to be related to Gemine range shown on the Gemini page.

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