MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Heritage Since 1921 Mitsubishi Electric has made history with innovative products that defined a large part of the 20th Century. Here we present a look back at our manufacturing heritage.
 

1981

[Software]

Product Features
Industry-first full-scale 16-bit personal computer
Multi-language system supporting BASIC, FORTRAN, COBOL
On-board spreadsheet software ''Multiplan''
First to adopt the Shift JIS system
Full Japanese-language function with kanji character display
High cost performance with compatible function-to-price ratio


The People Behind the Innovation
Shoichi Iikawa
Moriji Kanai