PDP-20 Model D

GPTKB entity

Properties (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer
gptkbp:architect word-oriented architecture
gptkbp:busConnections gptkb:Unibus
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:expansion multiple Unibus slots
gptkbp:formFactor rack-mounted
gptkbp:historicalSignificance influenced modern computing architectures
pioneered time-sharing systems
contributed to the development of AI research
supported early networked computing
used in early computer graphics research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PDP-20 Model D
gptkbp:inputOutput printers
serial and parallel ports
keyboards
punch cards
plotters
120 V AC
gptkbp:language Assembly Language
LISP
FORTRAN
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:maximumDepth 128 KB
gptkbp:monitors console terminal
gptkbp:network gptkb:ARPA_network
gptkbp:notableEvent Time-sharing systems
Artificial_Intelligence_programs
Dynamic_Modeling_Group_software
gptkbp:notableFeature time-sharing capabilities
interactive computing
support for multiple users
multitasking support
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkb:Stanford_University
gptkb:MIT
gptkbp:operatingHours TOPS-20
WAITS
gptkbp:powers approximately 2 kW
gptkbp:processor gptkb:PDP-20_CPU
gptkbp:RAM core memory
gptkbp:releaseYear 1967
gptkbp:storage disk storage
magnetic tape
gptkbp:successor gptkb:PDP-20_Model_E
gptkbp:weight approximately 500 lbs