PDP-20 Crystal

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer
gptkbp:architect 18-bit
gptkbp:availability limited production
gptkbp:busConnections gptkb:Unibus
gptkbp:community PDP-20_user_community
gptkbp:communitySupport user groups
gptkbp:compatibleWith PDP-6 peripherals
PDP-10_software
gptkbp:contributedTo computer science
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired computer art
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:dimensions 30 x 24 x 72 inches
gptkbp:discontinued 1983
gptkbp:endOfLife 1980s
gptkbp:equipment transistor technology
gptkbp:formFactor rack-mounted
gptkbp:historicalSignificance extensive technical manuals
early time-sharing system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PDP-20 Crystal
gptkbp:influenced virtual memory
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:PDP-1
gptkbp:inputOutput gptkb:printer
keyboard
console terminal
gptkbp:language LISP
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern computing
gptkbp:marketSegment scientific computing
gptkbp:network gptkb:ARPA_network
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:PDP-10
assembly language
various platforms
Dynamic_Modeling_Group
gptkbp:notableFeature AI research
time-sharing system
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:MIT
gptkbp:offers $18,000
gptkbp:operatingHours TOPS-10
gptkbp:powers 1.5 kW
gptkbp:predecessor PDP-6
gptkbp:primaryUser available online
gptkbp:productionCompany 1965-1967
gptkbp:RAM up to 64 KB
gptkbp:releasedIn 1967
gptkbp:researchInterest AI and simulation
gptkbp:storage magnetic tape
gptkbp:successor gptkb:PDP-10
gptkb:PDP-11
gptkbp:technology gptkb:PDP-8
gptkbp:type minicomputer
gptkbp:usedIn research institutions
gptkbp:userBase academic community
gptkbp:weight approximately 500 lbs