PDP-39 CPU

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PDP-39
gptkbp:application general-purpose computing
gptkbp:architectural_style 16-bit
gptkbp:artistic_influence subsequent DEC products
gptkbp:availability used and refurbished systems
gptkbp:community academic and research institutions
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Unibus
gptkbp:cooling_system moderate
air-cooled
gptkbp:data_bus_width 16 bits
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:developer 1965-1970
Ken Olsen, Harlan Anderson
gptkbp:economic_impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:emulation available on modern systems
gptkbp:end_of_life gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:first_introduced early 1970s
gptkbp:form_factor rack-mounted
modular
gptkbp:has_documentation technical manuals available
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered affordable computing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PDP-39 CPU
gptkbp:input_output serial and parallel ports
+12 V
+5 V
gptkbp:involved_units optional
gptkbp:is_compatible_with gptkb:PDP-11_systems
gptkbp:language Assembly, Fortran, COBOL
gptkbp:language_of_instruction PDP-11 instruction set
fetch-decode-execute
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern computing
gptkbp:location gptkb:Massachusetts
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:market_segment scientific and engineering
gptkbp:notable_features modular design, expandability
gptkbp:notable_users NASA, universities
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:RSX-11
gptkbp:power_consumption low
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:PDP-8
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:PDP-39_Assembly
gptkbp:ram up to 64 KB
core memory
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1970
gptkbp:speed 1 M Hz
gptkbp:successor gptkb:PDP-8
gptkb:API
gptkbp:technology transistor-based
minicomputers, mainframes
gptkbp:throws hardware interrupts
gptkbp:type gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:used_in late 1980s
PDP-39 computer system