Triad Computer.

Abstract

The Triad computer is a third-generation, general purpose, ground programmable digital computer used in the Triad satellite as a real-time controller operating under a priority interrupt system. It consists of a data processor, a memory section, and a power processor. The data processor uses standard and medium scale TTL integrated circuits on high density multilayer boards. The memory section, with a cycle time of 2.4 microsec consists of a 4K-word-by-16-bit aerospace memory stack and hybrid circuitry for address selection and digit sensing, plus a read-only memory containing a bootstrap loader program. The power processor provides power storage plus power level selection under program control. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0784372

Entities

People

  • B. M. Elder
  • J. A. Perschy

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circuits
  • Computers
  • Computing Devices
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Digital Computers
  • High Density
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Power Levels
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers