PDP-18

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:architectural_style 18-bit
gptkbp:connects gptkb:UNIBUS
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1979
gptkbp:form_factor rack-mounted
gptkbp:home_port line printer
teletype
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PDP-18
gptkbp:input_output gptkb:UNIBUS
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1968
gptkbp:language Assembly language
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:notable_feature modular design
real-time processing
expandable memory
interrupt handling
multi-user capabilities
support for educational purposes
support for industrial applications
support for batch processing
support for web applications
support for artificial intelligence
support for data processing
support for peripherals
support for automation
support for cloud computing
support for scientific computing
support for simulation
programming flexibility
support for time-sharing
support for graphics processing
support for networking
support for research applications
support for control systems
support for aerospace applications
support for medical applications
support for military applications
multiple I/ O options
support for database management
cost-effective for its time
support for telecommunications
support for data acquisition
gptkbp:notable_for real-time applications
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:OS/8
gptkbp:power_consumption about 500 watts
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:PDP-7
gptkbp:ram up to 32 KB
gptkbp:storage magnetic core memory
gptkbp:successor gptkb:PDP-18/2
gptkb:PDP-18/_I
gptkb:PDP-18/_S
gptkbp:supports gptkb:FORTRAN
gptkb:BASIC
gptkb:LISP
gptkbp:type gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:weight approximately 200 pounds