Minicomputer (TECMAT)

Abstract

The Minicomputer is a small off-the-shelf digital computer. The Central Processor is a Nova Model 1210 with 16K Core memory. Also included was a Linc Model 600 Magnetic Mass memory with dual drives. The data terminal is a Texas Instrument Silent 700 keyboard printer with a writing rate of 30 characters per second. Also included is a REMEX high speed paper tape reader. The Minicomputer was evaluated by an Engineer Group and a Battalion in Germany to determine effectiveness of such a computing system for management and engineering problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0782943

Entities

People

  • John P. Francis Sr.

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Debugging
  • Digital Computers
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Tests
  • Land Warfare
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Terminals
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Military Science