PDP-39

GPTKB entity

Statements (98)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:application gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkbp:architectural_style 16-bit
von Neumann architecture
gptkbp:availability various applications
limited software library
gptkbp:community academic institutions
active user groups
enthusiasts and collectors
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Unibus_architecture
gptkb:Unibus
1.0 M Hz
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
passive cooling
gptkbp:data_bus_width 16 bits
gptkbp:data_usage up to 1 MB/s
gptkbp:developer 1965-1970
early 1970s
DEC engineers
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1975
gptkb:1980
gptkbp:economic_impact significant in 1970s
gptkbp:emulation gptkb:stock_market_index
available on modern systems
gptkbp:end_of_life gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:first_released gptkb:1971
gptkbp:form_factor rack-mounted
gptkbp:has_documentation extensive technical manuals
gptkbp:has_expansion up to 8
gptkbp:historical_context during the rise of computing
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered minicomputer technology
early minicomputer
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:printer
gptkb:musician
disk drives
line printer
teletypewriter
various I/ O ports
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PDP-39
gptkbp:influenced subsequent computer designs
minicomputer development
the development of UNIX
gptkbp:input_output serial and parallel ports
serial and parallel
120/240 VAC
serial communication
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1970
gptkbp:is_compatible_with gptkb:PDP-8_peripherals
PDP-8 software
gptkbp:language Assembly language
limited multitasking
gptkbp:language_of_instruction basic instruction set
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:PDP-11_series
influenced future computer designs
influential in computer history
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:market_segment small to medium enterprises
business and education
gptkbp:network gptkb:none
limited
gptkbp:notable_feature modular design
gptkbp:notable_features modular design
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkb:Stanford_University
gptkb:MIT
gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:TOPS-10
gptkbp:operational_area controlled temperature
gptkbp:performance moderate performance
gptkbp:power_consumption approximately 300 watts
around 1 k W
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:PDP-8
gptkbp:price $20,000
gptkbp:processor gptkb:PDP-39_CPU
PDP-8 compatible
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:battle
gptkbp:ram 64 KB
up to 64 KB
core memory
gptkbp:related_model PDP-8, PDP-11
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1970
gptkbp:storage magnetic tape
magnetic core memory
gptkbp:successor gptkb:PDP-11/20
gptkb:microprocessor
gptkb:API
gptkbp:supports gptkb:FORTRAN
gptkb:BASIC
gptkb:LISP
limited
gptkbp:used_in academic and research institutions
gptkbp:user_base engineers and scientists
gptkbp:user_interface command line
gptkbp:user_manual gptkb:stock_market_index
gptkbp:weight approximately 100 pounds
approximately 1000 lbs