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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:microprocessor
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gptkbp:addressed
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multiple addressing modes
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gptkbp:architecture
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Von Neumann architecture
16-bit
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gptkbp:assembly_location
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yes
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gptkbp:availability
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discontinued
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gptkbp:bus_connections
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multiplexed address/data bus
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gptkbp:chip_family
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gptkb:TMS9900_family
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gptkbp:chip_size
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small form factor
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gptkbp:clock_speed
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1 MHz
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gptkbp:compatibility
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gptkb:TI-99/4
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gptkbp:competitors
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other home computers
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gptkbp:data_bus_width
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16 bits
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gptkbp:data_type
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integer and character
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gptkbp:design
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Texas Instruments engineers
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gptkbp:design_philosophy
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simplicity and efficiency
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gptkbp:design_purpose
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cost-effective computing
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Texas_Instruments
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gptkbp:development
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1970s
TI development tools
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gptkbp:development_tools
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TI assembler and debugger
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gptkbp:emulation
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available
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gptkbp:end_of_life
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gptkb:1983
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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inspired future designs
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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early home computing era
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gptkbp:history
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part of TI's microprocessor line
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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TMS9940
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gptkbp:input_output
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parallel I/ O
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gptkbp:instruction_set
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gptkb:TI-990
variable length
TI-990 architecture
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gptkbp:integration
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medium scale integration
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gptkbp:interrupts
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hardware interrupts
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gptkbp:involved_technology
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microcontrollers
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:TI-99_series_computers
influenced later microprocessors
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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CMOS technology
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gptkbp:market_launch
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gptkb:1978
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gptkbp:market_position
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entry-level microprocessor
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gptkbp:market_segment
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home computers
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gptkbp:memory_type
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16-bit address space
RAM and ROM
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gptkbp:notable_features
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integrated peripherals
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:TI-99/4_A_users
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gptkbp:performance
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moderate for its time
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gptkbp:power_consumption
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low power
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:TMS9900
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gptkbp:primary_function
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general-purpose computing
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gptkbp:production_years
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early 1980s
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gptkbp:programming_language
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Assembly language
register-based architecture
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gptkbp:registration
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16 general-purpose registers
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:TI-99_series
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gptkbp:released_in
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gptkb:1978
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gptkbp:sales
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hobbyists and educators
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:TMS9900
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gptkbp:support
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floating-point operations
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gptkbp:system
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gptkb:educational_programs
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:TI-99/4_A
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:TMS9900
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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