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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 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. | + | 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. | ||
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| + | [[Image:PDP-12_Update-Uppsala.jpg|400px|PDP-12 at the Update Computer Club at Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden]] | ||
==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
Revision as of 15:40, 9 January 2021
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
Further reading
Detailed information is given in:
- "Laboratory Computer Handbook", 1971 edition
