PDP-20 Model A

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer
gptkbp:architect gptkb:von_Neumann_architecture
18-bit
gptkbp:busConnections gptkb:UNIBUS
18-bit data bus
gptkbp:community academic researchers
gptkbp:community_involvement open-source projects.
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:PDP-10
FORTRAN
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:developer 1960s
gptkbp:dimensions 30 x 30 x 72 inches
gptkbp:fuel_capacity approximately 1 kW
gptkbp:futurePlans multiple expansion slots
gptkbp:historical_significance early time-sharing systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PDP-20 Model A
gptkbp:influenced later computer designs
gptkbp:input/output gptkb:UNIBUS
gptkbp:input/output_channels multiple channels
gptkbp:inputOutput gptkb:printer
keyboard
punch cards
gptkbp:instructionSet complex instruction set
gptkbp:introduced 1967
gptkbp:is_used_in research institutions
gptkbp:language LISP
gptkbp:legacy influenced personal computing
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:market academic and research
gptkbp:market_segment scientific computing
gptkbp:network gptkb:ARPA_network
gptkbp:notable_feature time-sharing system
gptkbp:notableEvent available on modern systems
Dynamic_Modeling_Group_software
gptkbp:notableFeature AI research
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:MIT
gptkbp:notableWork significant impact on computing
gptkbp:offers $120,000
gptkbp:operatingHours TOPS-20
gptkbp:operational_status 1970s
gptkbp:operationalStatus interactive computing
gptkbp:powerOutput AC power
gptkbp:predecessor PDP-6
gptkbp:processor KA10
gptkbp:productionCompany batch processing
line printer
gptkbp:productionYears 1965-1967
gptkbp:RAM up to 64 KB
random access
gptkbp:relatedModel gptkb:PDP-20_series
gptkbp:services high reliability
gptkbp:storage magnetic tape
magnetic core memory
gptkbp:successor gptkb:PDP-20_Model_B
gptkb:PDP-20_Model_C
gptkbp:teamAchievements gptkb:Ken_Olsen
gptkbp:type minicomputer
integer and floating-point
gptkbp:updates available during production
gptkbp:user_interface command line
available in print
gptkbp:weight approximately 1000 lbs