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'''MM11-K core memory''' is a rare [[UNIBUS]] [[main memory]] system which is effectively an earlier, smaller version of the common [[MM11-L core memory]].
 
'''MM11-K core memory''' is a rare [[UNIBUS]] [[main memory]] system which is effectively an earlier, smaller version of the common [[MM11-L core memory]].
  
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The MM11-K also includes an 8 Kbyte H213 quad-format [[core memory]] stack card, instead of the 16 Kbyte H214 card of the MM11-L. It uses all the same custom [[backplane]]s as the MM11-L.
 
The MM11-K also includes an 8 Kbyte H213 quad-format [[core memory]] stack card, instead of the 16 Kbyte H214 card of the MM11-L. It uses all the same custom [[backplane]]s as the MM11-L.
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[[Image:H213-core-memory-board.jpg|thumb|250px|right|H213 core memoryboard]]
  
 
On the G110 module, two jumpers (W9 and W10) are set depending on whether it is being used with a 8 Kbyte or a 16 Kbyte core stack; for the MM11-K, W9 is installed, and W10 is removed. On the G231 module, two other jumpers (J3 and J4) are similarly set depending on the size; for the MM11-K, J3 is in, and J4 is out.
 
On the G110 module, two jumpers (W9 and W10) are set depending on whether it is being used with a 8 Kbyte or a 16 Kbyte core stack; for the MM11-K, W9 is installed, and W10 is removed. On the G231 module, two other jumpers (J3 and J4) are similarly set depending on the size; for the MM11-K, J3 is in, and J4 is out.
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==Documentation==
 
==Documentation==
  
MM11-K documentation does not appear to be extant; it is covered in the "[[PDP-11/05]] Technical Manual" (EK-11005-TM-003), Chapter 12, "MM11-K and L Detailed Descriptions"; and other MM11-L documentation is of course largely applicable.
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MM11-K documentation does not appear to be extant; it is covered in the ''PDP-11/05 computer manual'' (below); and other MM11-L documentation is of course largely applicable.
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
  
 
* [[UNIBUS memories]]
 
* [[UNIBUS memories]]
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==External links==
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* [http://bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/pdp11/1105/DEC-11-H05AA-A-D_1105um.pdf PDP-11/05 computer manual] (DEC-11-H05AA-A-D) - covers the MM11-K in ''Part III:  MM11-K, MM11-L Memories'' (pp. 194-275 of the PDF)
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* [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/pdp11/1105/1105_RevAH_Engineering_Drawings_Jul76.pdf 16 bit computer (PDP 1105) engineering drawings, Revision AH] (covers the MM11-K on pp. 115-137 of the PDF)
  
 
[[Category: UNIBUS Memories]]
 
[[Category: UNIBUS Memories]]

Latest revision as of 10:41, 26 January 2022

G231 driver logic board

MM11-K core memory is a rare UNIBUS main memory system which is effectively an earlier, smaller version of the common MM11-L core memory.

Like the MM11-L, it consists of three cards, two of them the same as those of the MM11-L:

  • G110 - hex-format memory control logic and data channels
  • G231 - hex-format memory driver logic

The MM11-K also includes an 8 Kbyte H213 quad-format core memory stack card, instead of the 16 Kbyte H214 card of the MM11-L. It uses all the same custom backplanes as the MM11-L.

H213 core memoryboard

On the G110 module, two jumpers (W9 and W10) are set depending on whether it is being used with a 8 Kbyte or a 16 Kbyte core stack; for the MM11-K, W9 is installed, and W10 is removed. On the G231 module, two other jumpers (J3 and J4) are similarly set depending on the size; for the MM11-K, J3 is in, and J4 is out.

The effect of these jumpers is to send bus address line A13 to the 'device selector' circuitry, along with A14-A17, in the MM11-K (it goes to 'Decode X-switches', along with A10-A12, in the MM11-L).

Documentation

MM11-K documentation does not appear to be extant; it is covered in the PDP-11/05 computer manual (below); and other MM11-L documentation is of course largely applicable.

See also

External links