Peripheral Processors (PPs)

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:personal_computer
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs PP
gptkbp:architecture 12-bit word
gptkbp:communicatesVia Central Processor (CP)
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Control_Data_Corporation
gptkbp:function offload input/output operations from central processor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Peripheral Processors (PPs)
gptkbp:introducedIn 1960s
gptkbp:numberPerSystem 10
gptkbp:operates Central Processor (CP)
gptkbp:responsibleFor handling operating system tasks
managing peripheral devices
gptkbp:usedFor data transfer
interrupt handling
device control
operating system services
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:CDC_6000_series_computers
CDC 7600 computers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CDC_6500_Computer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5