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The DELUA has 128KB of [[Dynamic RAM|DRAM]] (using 64Kx1 DRAM chips), probably with [[parity]], used for both [[buffer]]s, and also to hold the microprocessor's [[object code|code]]; there is also 16KB of [[ROM]] containing its [[firmware]], which is copied to DRAM on startup, as the latter is faster.
The DELUA has 128KB of [[Dynamic RAM|DRAM]] (using 64Kx1 DRAM chips), probably with [[parity]], used for both [[buffer]]s, and also to hold the microprocessor's [[object code|code]]; there is also 16KB of [[ROM]] containing its [[firmware]], which is copied to DRAM on startup, as the latter is faster.
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==See also==
==See also==


* [[Digital Ethernet UNIBUS Network Adapter|DEUNA]], the DELUA's predecessor
* [[Digital Ethernet UNIBUS Network Adapter|DEUNA]], the DELUA's predecessor
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
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[[Category: UNIBUS Network Interfaces]]
[[Category: UNIBUS Network Interfaces]]
[[Category: Ethernet Interfaces]]

Revision as of 21:34, 17 August 2022

M7521

The Digital Ethernet Large-scale-integration UNIBUS Adapter (short, and usual, name DELUA) was DEC's second UNIBUS to Ethernet network interface. It consisted of one hex board, the M7521.

A number of complex chips are used:

The DELUA has 128KB of DRAM (using 64Kx1 DRAM chips), probably with parity, used for both buffers, and also to hold the microprocessor's code; there is also 16KB of ROM containing its firmware, which is copied to DRAM on startup, as the latter is faster.

See also

  • DEUNA, the DELUA's predecessor

Further reading

  • DELUA Technical Description (EK-DELUA-TD)
  • DELUA Field Maintenance Print Set (MP-01787)

External links