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The '''CXY08 8-Line Asynchronous Multiplexer''' is a later [[QBUS]] equivalent to the [[UNIBUS]] [[DH11 asynchronous serial line interface|DH11]] (it is a replacement for the [[DHQ11 asynchronous serial line interface|DHQ11]]). It provided 8 [[EIA RS-232 serial line interface|RS-232]] [[asynchronous serial line]]s. Output used [[Direct Memory Access|DMA]] (with each line having its own [[buffer]] [[pointer]] and count); input used a 256-character [[First-In First-Out buffer|FIFO buffer]].
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Like the DHQ11, it can be set (via a switch) to exactly emulate either a [[DHV11 asynchronous serial line interface|DHV11]] or [[DHU11 asynchronous serial line interface|DHU11]]. It has full [[modem]] control.
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==Implementation==
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Physically, the CXY08 consisted of a single [[DEC card form factor|dual]] card, the M3119-YA. It connected to a pair of BC19N-12 distribution cable assemblies (4 lines each); each BC19N ends in four male [[EIA RS-232 serial line interface#Connectors|DB-25 connectors]] (DB-25P).
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==Device registers==
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The [[register]]s will depend on whether it is emulating a DHV11 or DHU11.
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==Further reading==
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* EK-CXY08-UG, CXY08 User's Guide
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* EK-CXY08-TM, CXY08 Technical Manual
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[[Category: QBUS Serial Interfaces]]

Revision as of 17:06, 26 August 2021

M3119-YA Multiplexer Card

The CXY08 8-Line Asynchronous Multiplexer is a later QBUS equivalent to the UNIBUS DH11 (it is a replacement for the DHQ11). It provided 8 RS-232 asynchronous serial lines. Output used DMA (with each line having its own buffer pointer and count); input used a 256-character FIFO buffer.

Like the DHQ11, it can be set (via a switch) to exactly emulate either a DHV11 or DHU11. It has full modem control.

Implementation

Physically, the CXY08 consisted of a single dual card, the M3119-YA. It connected to a pair of BC19N-12 distribution cable assemblies (4 lines each); each BC19N ends in four male DB-25 connectors (DB-25P).

Device registers

The registers will depend on whether it is emulating a DHV11 or DHU11.

Further reading

  • EK-CXY08-UG, CXY08 User's Guide
  • EK-CXY08-TM, CXY08 Technical Manual