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| − | The '''KI10''' was the second generation of [[PDP-10]] processors (themselves, exact re-implementations of the earlier [[PDP-6]] architecture). It was built out of [[transistor-transistor logic|TTL]] [[integrated circuit|chip]]s, on [[FLIP CHIP]] cards. | + | The '''KI10''' was the second generation of [[PDP-10]] processors (themselves, exact re-implementations of the earlier [[PDP-6]] architecture). It was built out of [[transistor-transistor logic|TTL]] [[integrated circuit|chip]]s, on small [[FLIP CHIP]] cards. |
It was the first PDP-10 model to provide [[paging]] in its as-shipped form, with 512-[[word]] pages. It was initially released in a single-[[central processing unit|CPU]] version (DECsystem-1060 and -1070); a two-CPU version (DECsystem-1077) was released later. | It was the first PDP-10 model to provide [[paging]] in its as-shipped form, with 512-[[word]] pages. It was initially released in a single-[[central processing unit|CPU]] version (DECsystem-1060 and -1070); a two-CPU version (DECsystem-1077) was released later. | ||
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[[Image:KBusQCUnlatched.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Memory bus Quick Latch connector (in unlatched position)]] | [[Image:KBusQCUnlatched.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Memory bus Quick Latch connector (in unlatched position)]] | ||
| − | Although the KI10 [[CPU]] provided two each of [[PDP-10 Memory Bus]] and [[PDP-10 I/O Bus]] connectors (Quick Latch connectors for the former), there is only one bus of each type; the two connectors are provided for physical cabling convenience (left and right of the CPU cabinet). | + | Although the KI10 [[Central Processing Unit|CPU]] provided two each of [[PDP-10 Memory Bus]] and [[PDP-10 I/O Bus]] connectors (Quick Latch connectors for the former), there is only one bus of each type; the two connectors are provided for physical cabling convenience (left and right of the CPU cabinet). |
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| + | The KI10 Memory Bus is slightly different from that of the [[KA10]]; KA10-style memories can be used on a KI10, but require use of a [[KI10-M Memory Bus Adapter]] (see Section 6.7 of the KI10 Central Processor Maintenance Manual). | ||
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| KI10 | |
| Manufacturer: | Digital Equipment Corporation |
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| Architecture: | PDP-10 |
| Year Design Started: | December, 1969 |
| Year First Shipped: | May, 1972 |
| Form Factor: | mainframe |
| Word Size: | 36 bits |
| Logic Type: | TTL ICs |
| Design Type: | clocked synchronous |
| Instruction Speed: | 1 μsec |
| Memory Speed: | 1.0 μsec (fast), 1.8 μsec (slow) |
| Physical Address Size: | 22 bits |
| Virtual Address Size: | 18 bits |
| Memory Management: | paging, 512-word pages |
| Operating System: | TOPS-10, TENEX, TYMCOM-X |
| Predecessor(s): | KA10 |
| Successor(s): | KL10 |
| Price: | US$200K (CPU), US$500K-1M (system) |
The KI10 was the second generation of PDP-10 processors (themselves, exact re-implementations of the earlier PDP-6 architecture). It was built out of TTL chips, on small FLIP CHIP cards.
It was the first PDP-10 model to provide paging in its as-shipped form, with 512-word pages. It was initially released in a single-CPU version (DECsystem-1060 and -1070); a two-CPU version (DECsystem-1077) was released later.
It was used in later DECsystem-10 models, running TOPS-10. Via a series of kludges, it was also possible to run TENEX on the as-shipped hardware.
A few documents refer to the KI10-based system as PDP-10I.
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Although the KI10 CPU provided two each of PDP-10 Memory Bus and PDP-10 I/O Bus connectors (Quick Latch connectors for the former), there is only one bus of each type; the two connectors are provided for physical cabling convenience (left and right of the CPU cabinet).
The KI10 Memory Bus is slightly different from that of the KA10; KA10-style memories can be used on a KI10, but require use of a KI10-M Memory Bus Adapter (see Section 6.7 of the KI10 Central Processor Maintenance Manual).
