PDP-16
The PDP-16 (Programmed Data Processor-16)[1] was mainly intended for industrial control systems, but with more capability than DEC's PDP-14.
Overview[]
It was introduced in 1971,[2] and a follow-up, the PDP-16/M[3][4] was introduced as a standard version of the PDP-16[5] in 1972.[2] The 16/M was nicknamed "Subminicomputer" and described as "a small microprogrammable computer."[3]
The economic strength of the PDP-16 was that it was effective "for designing unique (or relatively low production volume) systems."[3]
References[]
- ^ Gordon Bell. Designing computers and digital systems using PDP 16 Register Transfer Modules.
- ^ a b Larry Watkins (May 1982). "A DEC History of Minicomputers". Hardcopy. pp. 12–19.
The PDP-16 did exist and was sold, and was designed using DEC's Register Transfer Modules (RTMs).
- ^ a b c "The PDP-16 Register-Transfer Modules and The PDP-16/m "Subminicomputer"".
- ^ "M" allegedly "named for their maroon handles"
- ^ "DEC PDP-16, Programmed Data Processor-16".
Categories:
- DEC hardware
- Minicomputer stubs