Ferranti Thistle

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkbp:application data analysis
data processing
gptkbp:architecture modular design
transistor-based
gptkbp:bus_connections shared bus architecture
gptkbp:clock_speed 1 MHz
gptkbp:collaborations universities and research labs
gptkbp:community academic researchers
gptkbp:compatibility specialized components
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:data_bus_width 24 bits
gptkbp:data_processing_capabilities advanced for its time
gptkbp:data_usage high
gptkbp:design modular architecture
gptkbp:development Ferranti engineers
gptkbp:discontinued 1970s
gptkbp:end_of_life 1970s
gptkbp:equipment transistors
gptkbp:has_documentation technical manuals
gptkbp:historical_context early 1960s computing era
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the first transistorized computers
gptkbp:home_port printers
keyboards
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ferranti Thistle
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Ferranti_Mark_I
gptkbp:input_output punched cards
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1960
gptkbp:involved_technology early computing systems
gptkbp:is_integrated_with complex systems
gptkbp:legacy influenced future computing designs
influenced modern computing architecture
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:maintenance required expertise
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Ferranti
various suppliers
gptkbp:market_segment academic and research institutions
gptkbp:marketed_as high-performance computing solution
gptkbp:notable_features multiprogramming
gptkbp:notable_project scientific simulations
gptkbp:notable_users universities
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:Forth
gptkbp:performance high-speed calculations
gptkbp:power_consumption high
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Ferranti_Mark_I
gptkbp:production_years 1960-1970s
gptkbp:programming_language gptkb:assembly_language
gptkbp:provides_support_for limited
limited availability.
gptkbp:ram up to 32 KB
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:research_focus computational science
gptkbp:sister_channel multiple channels
gptkbp:storage magnetic tape
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ferranti_Argus
gptkb:Ferranti_Atlas
gptkbp:training_programs for users
gptkbp:type gptkb:computer
gptkbp:upgrades available during production
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:scientific_research
gptkbp:user_feedback positive
gptkbp:user_interface command line
gptkbp:weight approximately 1 ton
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Livingston_FC_Ltd.
gptkb:Livingston_FC
gptkb:Livingston_F._C.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6