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| − | 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. | + | The '''PDP-12''' was a computer produced by [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]] for use in laboratory settings. It was a descendant of (and replacement for) the [[LINC-8]]; its [[Central Processing Unit|CPU]] could operate in one of two modes: either as a [[PDP-8 family|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 [[DECtape]]s). It could also include any of the standard PDP-8 | + | 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 [[DECtape]]s). It could also include any of the standard PDP-8 [[peripheral]]s, 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. | 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== |
| − | + | [[Image:PDP-12_Update-Uppsala.jpg|400px|thumb|left|PDP-12 at the Update Computer Club at Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden]] | |
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| + | * [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/pdp12/ pdp12] - PDP-12 at Bitsavers | ||
| + | ** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/pdp12/Laboratory_Computer_Handbook_1971.pdf Laboratory Computer Handbook] - detailed information | ||
| + | ** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/pdp12/lap6-dial/ lap6-dial]<!-- | ||
| + | http://highgate.comm.sfu.ca/pdp8/off-topic/PDP12Handbook.pdf - another copy --> | ||
| + | * [http://s3data.computerhistory.org/brochures/dec.pdp-12.1963.102646098.pdf The New PDP-12] - marketing brochure from DEC | ||
| + | * [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/linc-8-dial.shtml Images of DIAL LINCtapes used on a PDP-12] - copies of other tapes | ||
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| + | [[Category: DEC Minicomputers]] | ||
| + | [[Category: DEC Personal Computers]] | ||
| + | [[Category: 12-bit Computers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:56, 7 February 2024
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
- lap6-dial
- The New PDP-12 - marketing brochure from DEC
- Images of DIAL LINCtapes used on a PDP-12 - copies of tape contents
- Images of DIAL LINCtapes used on a PDP-12 - copies of other tapes
