---
title: Nixdorf PC 05
categories:
- Computers
types:
- Portable
origins:
- Germany
years:
- '1986'
cpus:
- Oki 80C86 low power CMOS version
params:
  name: PC 05
  image: /media/museum/photos/nixdorf_pc05_system_s1.jpg
  company: /companies/nixdorf
  company_name: Nixdorf
  specs:
  - label: NAME
    value: PC 05
  - label: MANUFACTURER
    value: Nixdorf
  - label: TYPE
    value: Portable
  - label: ORIGIN
    value: Germany
  - label: YEAR
    value: '1986'
  - label: BUILT IN LANGUAGE
    value: Basic interpreter in a removable ROM
  - label: KEYBOARD
    value: 90 keys with arrow keys and numeric keypad
  - label: CPU
    value: Oki 80C86 low power CMOS version
  - label: SPEED
    value: 4.77 MHz
  - label: RAM
    value: 8 KB up to 128 KB
  - label: ROM
    value: 64 KB + up to 512 KB in 4 ROM sockets
  - label: TEXT MODES
    value: 80 Char. x 8 lines
  - label: GRAPHIC MODES
    value: 480 x 64 dots
  - label: COLORS
    value: Monochrome LCD
  - label: SOUND
    value: Beeper
  - label: SIZE / WEIGHT
    value: 25.8 (W) x 11 (D) x 4.1 (H) / 910 gr
  - label: I/O PORTS
    value: 44-pin expansion connector, Serial port
  - label: BUILT IN MEDIA
    value: Battery backup
  - label: POWER SUPPLY
    value: 7.5V rechargeable battery, 9V AC adaptor
  - label: PERIPHERALS
    value: Printer interface
  - label: PRICE
    value: Unknown
  tabs:
  - photos
  photos:
  - title: NIXDORF PC 05
    subtitle: ''
    text: When shitched on, the computer displays all available built-in and ROM programs.
    image: /media/museum/photos/nixdorf_pc05_system_s3.jpg
  - title: BOTH SIDES
    subtitle: ''
    text: |-
      On the right hand side: Power button, contrast adjustment, External AC adaptor jack and Serial mini-DIN socket.\
      On the left hand side: 40-pin expansion connector used to connect the printer-extension interface.
    image: /media/museum/photos/nixdorf_pc05_sides_s1.jpg
  - title: MD-08 PRINTER MODULE
    subtitle: ''
    text: 40 to 160 column thermal printer. The module also holds 8 extra ROM sockets and its own battery pack.
    image: /media/museum/photos/nixdorf_pc05_printer_s1.jpg
  - title: NIXDORF & WURTH VERSIONS
    subtitle: ''
    text: Nixdorf original and OEM model.
    image: /media/museum/photos/nixdorf_pc05_nixdorfwurth_s1.jpg
  oc_id: 1145
  source:
    url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230602144254/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=1145
    date: '2023-06-02'
---

The Nixdorf PC 05 was made by Panasonic (Matsushita Electric Ind.). It was same machine as the Panasonic [FH-2000](/museum/panasonic-fh-2000/).

It was sold only in Germany, either under its own brand name, or under the name of companies which used it for custom applications.

<table> <tr> <td></td> <td>We need more info about this computer ! If you designed, used, or have more info about this system, please send us pictures or anything you might find useful.</td> <td></td> </tr> </table>