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** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/pdp12/Laboratory_Computer_Handbook_1971.pdf Laboratory Computer Handbook] - detailed information | ** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/pdp12/Laboratory_Computer_Handbook_1971.pdf Laboratory Computer Handbook] - detailed information | ||
* [https://www.pdp8online.com/images/linctape-images/dial.shtml Images of DIAL LINCtapes used on a PDP-12] - copies of tape contents | * [https://www.pdp8online.com/images/linctape-images/dial.shtml Images of DIAL LINCtapes used on a PDP-12] - copies of tape contents | ||
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Revision as of 13:36, 19 April 2022
The PDP-12 was a computer produced by DEC for use in laboratory settings. It was a descendant of (and replacement for) the LINC-8; its CPU could operate in one of two modes: either as a PDP-8 (specifically a PDP-8/I), or as a LINC computer. In each mode, there is an instruction to switch to the other mode.
Like the LINC, it included a video display, analog inputs, and LINC tape drives (the TC12F option allowed them to operate as either LINC tapes, or DECtapes). It could also include any of the standard PDP-8 peripherals, attached to the positive logic PDP-8/I-type I/O bus.
The basic machine included 4K words of 1.2 microsecond core memory, which could be expanded in 4K word increments to up to 32K words.
Images
External links
- pdp12 - PDP-12 at Bitsavers
- Laboratory Computer Handbook - detailed information
- Images of DIAL LINCtapes used on a PDP-12 - copies of tape contents
- Images of DIAL LINCtapes used on a PDP-12 - more copies
