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| BRL 1964, PACKARD BELL 440, starting page 0206
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PACKARD BELL 440
MANUFACTURER
Packard Bell Computer
Photo by Packard Bell Computer
APPLICATIONS
The PB x+40 can do both Scientific and Data Systems
computing. Because of the relative ease of
interchanging commands or instruction sets, a single
PB 440 Computer can be used for both scientific
and systems computing without the expected compromise
for either application. Once a command list
has been defined, reading it into Logic Memory is
as simple as reading in a standard program. In terms of
computer usage this means that, in installations
where scheduling permits, only a single PB 440 will have
to be purchased, thus eliminating the need for a
second computer. This important dual capability of the
PB 440 also widens the area of possible interchanges
of programs within an organization or between
organizations.
The Dual Memory Stored Logic makes the PB 440 useful
as a satellite computer. The variable command
list of the PB 41+0 makes it useful for satellite
computing operations where large-scale computing systems
must be freed from time consuming routine. Since the
PB 440 can duplicate the commands and format
of another computer, programs for large computers can
be checked out and debugged simply and
economically. And because command lists are so readily
interchangeable, the PB 440 can serve as a
satellite computer as required and as a general purpose
computer the rest of the time.
The PB x+40 is ideally suited for open-loop system
control, command and control systems, data
acquisition, automatic checkout, real-time computing,
multiple computer work control, satellite
computing and other systems applications.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 24 + Parity
Binary digits/instruction 12 (Micro level)
Instructions/word 2 (Micro instruction)
Instructions decoded 64 (At any given time)
Arithmetic system Fixed and floating point
Instruction time One or two address
One address at macro level and two address at microlevel.
Number range 2-127 to 2+127
Instruction word format
+--------+----------+---------+
| 0 5 | 6 8 | 9 23 |
+--------+----------+---------+
| OP | Index | Address |
| Code | Register | |
+--------+----------+---------+
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Photo by Packard Bell Computer
Automatic built-in subroutines
No limit with micro-programming approach.
Logarithmic and trigonometric are standard.
These functions may be executed as a single macrocommand.
Automatic coding
FORTRAN II
Registers and B-Boxes
4 Arithmetic
2 Address Registers
1 Exponent or Repeat Count Registers
1 Command Register
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Fixed Point Floating Point
Incl. Stor. Access Incl. Stor. Access
Microsec Microsec
Add 1 to 11 35
Mult 23 to 38 111
Div 47 to 57 224
Arithmetic mode Parallel
Timing Asynchronous
Operation Sequential
STORAGE
Access
Medium No. of Words Microsec
Biaxial Core 256 to 4,096 1
Magnetic Core 4,096 to 32,768 2
5 microsecond core storage cycle time.
Magnetic tape
No. of units that can be connected 256 Units
No. of chars/linear inch 800 Chars/inch
Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Track/tape
Blank tape separating each record 0.75 Inches
Tape speed 150 Inches/sec
Transfer rate 120,000 Chars/sec
Start time 3 Millisec
Stop time 2 Millisec
Average time for for experienced
operator to change reel of tape 15 Seconds
Physical properties of tape
Width 0.5 Inches
Length of reel 2,400 Feet
Composition (1 1/2 mil base) Mylar
INPUT
Medium Speed
Selectric Typewriter 16 chars/sec
Card Reader 800 cards/min
Tape Reader 500 chars/sec
High-Speed I/0 Option 800,000 chars/sec
(Using a 4,096 word core module as a "Buffer").
OUTPUT
Medium Speed
Selectric Typewriter 16 chars/sec
Card Punch 250 cards/min
Tape Punch 110 chars/sec
Line Printer 1,000 lines/min
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
There are 25 x 4,096 plus 25 x 256 magnetic cores
in the basic system.
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POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Volume, computer 118 cu ft
Area, computer 23 sq ft
PRODUCTION RECORD
Number produced to date 1
Number in current operation 1
Number in current production 15
Number or, order 10
Anticipated production rate 2/month
Time required for delivery 6 months
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
Basic System consisting of: Selectric Typewriter,
4,096 Word Main Memory and 256 Biax Memory $115,000.
Rental rate for Basic System 3,360.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Training made available by the manufacturer to the user
includes a 2 week programming school and a
10 week maintenance school.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE
The PB 440 is being constructed of Packard Bell modules
that have been proven and tested over a
period of four years.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Dual memory stored logic using a biax memory expandable
from 256 to 4,096 words and a main
memory (core type) expandable from 4,096 to 28,672 words.
Unique input/output bus enabling up to 64 controllers operate
various devices (magnetic tape units,
card read/punch stations, off-line printers, etc.
INSTALLATIONS
Douglas Aircraft Company (2), Santa Monica, Calif.
Armour Research Center, IITRI, Chicago, Illinois
NASA, Huntsville, Alabama NASA, Houston, Texas
| BRL 1964, PACKARD BELL 440, starting page 0209
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PB440 COMPUTER AND PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
| BRL 1964, PACKARD BELL 440, starting page 0210
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QUANTITY DISCOUNT:
Quantity (PB440 Units) Discount
1 - 2 No Discount
3 - 5 5,% Discount
6 or more 10% Discount
These quantity discounts apply when multiple computers
are ordered on a single purchase order.
* Lease rates apply as follows:
1. Customer may lease on minimum one year contract
and thereafter on month to month basis at "1st
year rate".
2. Customer may lease on a minimum one year contract
and renew for an additional one year period 30
days prior to the conclusion of the first year.
The "1st year" and "2d year" rates would then apply
respectively to the 1st and 2d years. This can be
renewed again for a 3d year 30 days prior to the end of
the 2d year to qualify for the "3d year" rate. Renewal
for the 4th year qualifies for the "4th year" rate which
will apply thereafter.
3. The customer may initially sign a noncancellable
3 year lease at the "3 year rate" or he may convert to
a non-cancellable 3 year lease at any time.
4. Regular PBC maintenance service will be included
in the lease at no extra cost.
The Card Read/Punch Station will be available on
lease from another company. Packard Bell will
arrange this lease for the customer.
PURCHASE OPTION:
If the purchase option for an item of equipment is
exercised during the first year of the Lease, 70,% of the
total lease amount paid for rental of that item of
equipment may be deducted from the then current
sale price of that item.
If the purchase option for an item of equipment
is exercised during the second year of the Lease, 50% of
the total Lease amount paid for rental of that item
of equipment during the first and second years may
be deducted from the then current sale price of that item.
If the purchase option for an item of equipment is
exercised during the third or succe ding years of the
Lease, 40% of the total lease amount paid for rental
of that item of equipment during the first, second,
third, and succeeding years may be deducted from
the then current sale price of that item.
The maximum amount, computed from the above
schedule that may be applied against the then
current sale price for each item of equipment
may not exceed 65% of the then current sale price of that
item.
two possible instruction sets from microcode - 181 k bytes
| BRL 1964, PDS 1020, starting page 0212
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PDS 1020
Engineering Computer
MANUFACTURER
Pacific Data Systems, Inc.
APPLICATIONS
An engineering digital computer which combines slide-rule
convenience and calculator simplicity with the versatility and
capacity of the modern general purpose digital computer.
It can be used effectively to solve a broad spectrum of engineering
problems.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Decimal
Decimal digits/word Variable
Word lengths of 4, 8, or 12 digits + sign.
Instructions decoded 31
The program may be stored internally or it may be externally
programmed. There are 6 keyboard commands, 31 machine commands,
and 10 macro-commands.
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor. Access
Microsec
Add 11,500
Mult 40,000
Div 40,000
Arithmetic mode Serial
STORAGE
No. of No. of Bin. Access
Medium Words Digits/Word Microsec
Magnetostrictive 1,024 - 4,096 17 2,300
Delay Line
INPUT
Medium Speed
Keyboard Manual
Paper Tape 50 chars/sec
Four Switches (Branch) Manual
Ten Macrocommand Switches Manual
OUTPUT
Medium Speed
Typewriter 15 chars/sec
Paper Tape 50 chars/sec
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
Completely solid-state circuitry.
CHECKING FEATURES
Parity checking.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
A versatile computer designed to be used directly by engineers.
Keyboard operation for rapid problem solving.
Internal program storage for solving more complex problems.
The computer features a self-contained engineeringoriented keyboard
which will allow the user to easily solve problems ranging from
simple questions to more complex iterative problems. Functions such
as squrare root, , COS, SIN, LOG, etc., can automatically be
executed from the keyboard, as well as ADD, SUB, MULTIPLY and
DIVIDE. Operator generated sequences can be internally stored and
executed by pushing a single key.
| BRL 1964, PDS 1020, starting page 0213
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| BRL 1964, PDS 1068, starting page 0214
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PDS 1068
General Purpose Control Computer
MANUFACTURER
Pacific Data Systems, Inc.
APPLICATIONS
A general purpose control computer for standarized
control plus the added advantage of arithmetic oper-
ations. The input/output structure of the computer
allows it to communicate easily with standard instru-
mentation systems components such as analog-to-digit converters and
counters for automatic checkout, data
logging, process control, data conversion, quality control, simulation,
machine tool control, automatic warehousing and traffic control.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Decimal
Decimal digits/word Variable
A field of 4, 8, or 12 digits, plus sign.
Instructions decoded 31 (16 variations)
Instruction type One address
Registers and B-Boxes
One index register.
Program may be internally stored or externally programmed.
A program jump may be made and a link specified..
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor. Access
Microsec
Add 11,500
Mult 40,000
Div 40,000
Arithmetic modem Serial
Timing Synchronous
Operation Sequential
STORAGE
No. of No. of Bin. Access
Words Digits/Word Microsec
Magnetostrictive 51.2 - 4,096 17 2,300 (Avg)
Delay Line
INPUT
Medium
17 Parallel Lines
Serial Line
2 Control Lines
0 and -6 Voltage Level
4 Branch Switches
A maximum of 200 chars/second may be fed.
OUTPUT
Medium
17 Parallel Lines
2 Control Lines
0 and -6 Voltage Level
A maximum of 60 chars/second output rate.
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
Solid state circuitry.
CHECKING FEATURES
Parity checking is used.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
A standard 19 x 21 inch standard relay-rack mounting assembly is used.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Low cost, versatile computer for use as a systems component.
Eliminates need for design of special purpose computers.
Communicates directly with standard instrumentation system components.
| BRL 1964, PDS 1068, starting page 0215
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| BRL 1964, PHILC0 210 & 211, starting page 0216
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PHILCO 210 & 211
PHILCO 210 & 211
Electronic Data Processing Systems
MANUFACTURER
Philco Communications & Electronics Division
Photo by PHILCO
APPLICATIONS
The Philco 210 and 211 Computer Systems are general
purpose, solid-state systems designed for high-speed
scientific, business, or real-time data processing
applications.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 48
Binary digits/instruction 24
Instructions/word 2
Arithmetic system Fixed and floating point
Instruction type One address
Number range ±10±616
+----------+----------+---------+---------+
| 1 | 2 4 | 5 16 | 17 24 |
+----------+----------+---------+---------+
| | Index | Address | Command |
| Selector | Register | | |
+----------+----------+---------+---------+
Instruction word format
Automatic coding
TAC - Translator Assembler Compiler
ALTAC III - Algebraic Translator into TAC
TOPS - Total Operating and Programming System
IOPS - Input/Output Programming System
FORTRAN IV
PIGS - Programming Input/Output System
STAT - Statistical Programming System
LP-2000 - Linear Programming System
PERT III
CPS -Critical Path System
SAT - Philco 1000 Simulator Program
COBOL
Registers and B-Boxes
3 Arithmetic Registers-- A, Q, D (48-bits each}
with 3 associated slave registers A*, Q*, D*.
8 Index Registers (72 -15 bits each - can increment or
decrement by any value up to 32,767.
3 Special Registers: Program, Memory Address,
Jump Address
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ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor. Access Excl. Stor. Access
System 210 211 210 211
Microsec Microsec
Add 14.8 4.1 4.8 2.1
Mult 70.0 36.0 60.0 33.0
Div 73.8 36.7 63.8 34.7
Construction (Arithmetic unit only)
Transistors and Magnetic Cores.
Arithmetic mode Parallel
Timing Asynchronous
Operation Sequential
STORAGE
No. of
Model No.of Alphanum. Access Cycle
No. Words Chars. Microsec
210 Magnetic 8,196* 262,144* 4.0 10
Core to (Max)
211 Magnetic 32,768 0.7 1.5
Core
*Same for both systems
Magnetic Tape
No. of units that can be connected 256 Units
No. of chars/linear inch 750 Chars/inch
Channels or tracks on the tape 16 Track/tape
Blank tape separating each record 9 Inches
Tape speed 150 Inches/sec
Transfer rate 90,000 Chars/sec
Start time 5 Millisec
Stop time 5 Millisec
Average time for experienced
operator to change reel of tape 30 Seconds
Physical properties of tape
Width 1 Inch
Length of reel 3,600 Feet
Composition Mylar
INPUT
Medium Speed
Magnetic Tapes 90,000 chars/sec
Magnetic Drums & Disks 17 microsec/word
Paper Tape Reader 1,000 chars/sec
Real Time Scanner
Card Reader 2,000 cards/min
Typewriter Manual
Disk File 960,000 chars/sec
OUTPUT
Medium Speed
Magnetic Tape 90,000 chars/sec
Magnetic Drums 17 microsec/word
Paper Tape Punch 60 chars/sec
Printer 900 lines/min
Card Punch 100 cards/min
Plotter 300 points/min
Typewriter 10 chars/sec
Disk File 960,000 chars/sec
CHECKING FEATURES
Input/output and memory parity checking.
All input and output devices provide additional
data and operational error checking.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGH T, AND SITE PREPARATION
Power, computer 1.5 Kw 1.8 KVA (210) 0.8 pf
2.9 KVA (211)
Volume, computer 108 cu ft
Area, computer 27 sq ft
Room size 1,800 sq ft
Floor loading 40 lbs/sq ft
Air conditioner capacity 10-15 Tons
Weight, computer 2,000 lbs (approx.)
Air conditioning is required for the computer installation between 10 and 15
ons. Power supplies must supply 0.2-8V/120V, 60 cycle, 3 phase power
from a separate source. False floors raised one foot recommended. Door
opening required for installation should be at least 6 feet wide and 7 feet
high.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Number produced to date 18
Number in current operation 18
Number on order 2
Time required for delivery 9 months
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
Models 210, 2208, 235, and 234 compose the basic system.
Basic System Maintenance Costs - $1,500 plus $200 for each additional
90KC Tape Unit.
(Prices for other equipment included below).
| BRL 1964, PHILC0 210 & 211, starting page 0218
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| BRL 1964, PHILC0 210 & 211, starting page 0219
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General Terms and Conditions (Price List July 1, 1963
Minimum rental period - 12 months
All prices F.O.B. Willow Grove, Pa.
All prices subject to change without notice.
Delivery - 9 months after receipt of order.
Federal, state, and local taxes not included in prices.
Rental prices include maintenance and spare parts; purchase prices do
not.
Second and Third Shift rental - 400 of Prime Shift Rental.
Second and Third Shift maintenance - 50% of Prime Shift maintenance.
Purchase option for rented equipment - 50% credit up to 50øx) of Sale
Price.
This schedule contains domestic prices only. Export prices will be
furnished upon request.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
One 8-Hour Two 8-Hour Three 8-Hour
Shift Shifts Shifts
Supervisors 1 1 1
Analysts 2-3 2-3 2-3
Programmers 4-6 4-6 4-6
Librarians 1 1 1
Operators 1-2 2-3 3-4
In-Output Oper 1 2 3
Training made available by the manufacturer to the user includes
operator, programming, and management training courses.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE
System efficiency is between. 96% and 99% of total operational use
time with less than 3% unscheduled maintenance time.
INSTALLATIONS
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Houston, Texas
Defense Communications Agency, Arlington, Va.
US Array Signal Missile Support, Agency, White Sands, New Mexico
WS 425L, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Spacetrack, NORAD, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Barber Coleman Company, Rockford, Illinois
System Development Corp., Santa Monica, Calif.
General Electric Co., San Jose, Calif.
Chrysler Corp., Missile Div., Warren, Mich.
Philco Comm. & Elec. Div., Willow Grove, Pa.
Philco Western Development Labs., Palo Alto, Calif.
Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento, Calif.
Ampex Corporation., Culver City, Calif.
Babcock & Wilcox, Lynchburg, Va.
USN Supply Service, Oakland, Calif.
Government of Israel, Tel Aviv, Israel
Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Michigan
Ford. Aeronutronics Dov., Newport Beach, Calif.
| BRL 1964, PHILC0 212, starting page 0220
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PHILCO 212
MANUFACTURER
Philco Communications & Electronics Division
Photo by Philco
APPLICATIONS
The Philco 212 is a general-purpose, high speed, on-line computer.
It is designed for scientific, real-time, and data processing
applications.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 48
Binary digits/instruction 24
Instructions/word 2
Instructions decoded 250
Arithmetic system Fixed and floating point
Instruction type One address
Number range ±10±616
Instruction word format
+----------+----------+---------+---------+
| 1 | 2 4 | 5 16 | 17 24 |
+----------+----------+---------+---------+
| | Index | Address | Command |
| Selector | Register | | |
+----------+----------+---------+---------+
Automatic coding
FORTRAN IV
PERT III
COBOL
JOVIAL
TAC -Translator Assembler Compiler
ALTAC - Algebraic Translator into TAC
ALTAC3X -Speedy ALTAC
TOPS -Total Operating and Programming
IOPS - Input/Output Programming System
STAT -Statistical Programming System
SAT - Philco 1000 Simulator Program
LP-2000 Linear Programming System
PIGS - Programming Input-Output System
CPS -Critical Path System
Registers and B-Boxes
Program Address
Memory Address
Operand Registers
3 Arithmetic Registers - A, Q, D (48-bits each
with 3 associated slave registers A*, Q*, D*.
8 Index Registers (12-16-bits each - can increment
or decrement by any value up to 65,535.
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor Access Excl. Stor. Access
Microsec Microsec
Add 0.6 0.4
Mult 7.5 4.82
Div 12.55 12.0
Construction (Arithmetic unit only
Transistors and magnetic cores are used.
Arithmetic mode Parallel
Timing Asynchronous
Operation Sequential and Concurrent
STORAGE
No. of No. of Alpha- Access
Medium Words numeric Char. Microsec
Magnetic Core 32,768 - Up to 524,288 0.9
65 536
The cycle time is 1.5 microseconds.
Magnetic Tape
No. of units that can be connected 16 Units
No. of chars/linear inch 750 Chars/inch
Channels or tracks on the tape 16 Track/tape
Blank tape separating each record 0.9 Inches
Tape speed 150 Inches/sec
Transfer rate 90,000 Chars/sec
Start time 0.25 Millisec
Stop time 0.65 Millisec
Average time for experienced
operator to change reel of tape 30 Seconds
Physical properties of tape
Width 1 Inch
Length of reel 3,600 Feet
Composition Mylar
Up to 64 magnetic tapes with transfer rates of 240,000 characters
per second (Model 334) may be specified. All other specifications
listed above apply to the units except that density is 2,200
characters per inch and permit variable-length records.
INPUT
Medium Speed
Magnetic Tape 90,000 and 240,000 chars/sec
Paper Tape 100 chars/sec
| BRL 1964, PHILC0 212, starting page 0221
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Disk File Units 960,000 chars/sec
Real-Time Scanner
Card Reader 2,000 cards/min
Typewriter Manual
OUTPUT
Medium Speed
Magnetic Tape 90,000 and 240,000 chars/sec
Paper Tape 60 chars/sec
Disk File Units 960,000 chars/sec
Console Typewriter 10 chars/sec
Card punches, printers and X-Y plotters may be used for off-
line output.
CHECKING FEATURES
Input-output parity and memory parity checking. All input
and output devices provide additional data and operational
error checks.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Power, computer 4.8 Kw6 KVA 0.8 pf
Area, computer 39 sq ft
Room size 1,800 Sq ft
Floor loading 40 lbs/sq ft
Air conditioner capacity 10 - 20 Ton
Weight, computer 6,500 lbs (approx.)
Air conditioning, false floors and separate power supplies are
required. Power must be 208Volt/120Volt, 60 cycles, 3 phase.
Door opening required is 7 ft. high and 6 ft. wide.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Number produced to date 4
Number in current operation 4
Number in current production 3
Number on order 2
Time required for delivery 9 months
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
Models 212, 235, 234-2 compose the basic system. Prime
shift monthly maintenance costs up to 36 months for basic
system as above is approximately $5,200.00.
PERSONNEL REQU I REMENTS
One 8-Hour Two 8-Hour Three 8-Hour
Shift Shifts Shifts
Supervisors 1 1 1
Analysts 2-3 2-3 2-3
Programmers 4-6 4-6 4-6
Librarians 1 1 1
Operators 1-2 2-3 3-4
In-Output Oper 1 2 3
Training made available by the manufacturer to the user
includes a complete program of customer training courses
including Programming, Operating, Maintenance, and
Management courses.
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
| BRL 1964, PHILC0 212, starting page 0222
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Minimum rental period - 12 months
All prices F.O.B. Willow Grove, Pa.
All prices subject to change without notice.
Delivery-9 months after receipt of order
Federal, state, and local taxes not included in prices.
Rental prices include maintenance and spare parts; purchase prices
do not.
Second and Third Shift rental - 40% of Prime Shift Rental.
Second and Third Shift maintenance - 50ø0 of Prime Shift
maintenance.
Purchase option for rented equipment - 50% credit up to 50% of Sale
Price.
This schedule contains domestic prices only. Export prices will be
furnished upon request.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE
Unscheduled maintenance is less than 3% of total operating time.
System efficiency is between 96% and 99%.
INSTALLATIONS
General Electric Company (KAPL) Schenectady, N.Y. Westinghouse
Electric Co., (BAPL), Pittsburgh, Pa. Spacetrack WS 425L, Colorado
Springs, Colorado Space Track, WS 496L, Bedford, Mass. Philco
Communications and Electronics Div., Willow Grove, Pa.
| BRL 1964, PHILC0 212, starting page 0223
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PHILCO 212 ELECTRONIC DATA
PROCESSING SYSTEM
| BRL 1964, PHILC0 1000, starting page 0224
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PHILCO 1000
Electronic Data Processing System
MANUFACTURER
Philco Communications & Electronics Division
Photo by Philco
APPLICATIONS
The Philco 1000 is a solid-state, stored-program computer
system which processes variable-length data on a character
basis. The Philco 1000 performs input format functions,
verification, file search, card-to-tape and tape-to-printer
conversions, and editing of output for printing.
This is a general-purpose computer system which may be
used as an on-line or off-line satellite system to the large-
scale Philco 211 or 212 systems.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary & Decimal
Binary digits/word 6
Binary digits/instruction 24
Instructions/word 1
Four characters are required per instruction.
Arithmetic system Fixed point
Instruction type Variable address
(One thru four)
Number range Variable
Almost infinite (±224,570)
+-----------+------------+-------------+-------------+
| 0 5 | 6 11 | 12 17 | 18 23 |
+-----------+------------+-------------+-------------+
| Operation | Registers/ | Address, Operand length, |
| code | Options | or other value designated |
+-----------+------------+---------------------------+
Instruction word format
Automatic built-in subroutines
Binary to BCD
BCD to Binary
Binary to Octal
Octal to Finary
Philco Code (6-bit) to Hollerith Code (12-bit)
Hollerith to Philco Code
Automatic coding
OPAL - automatic assembler-compiler
Registers and B-Boxes
4 - Index Registers (15-bit)
4 - Special Registers (6-bit)
(Fault, Logic, and Status Registers)
1 - N (Number) Register (12-bit)
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor. Access Excl. Stor. Access
Microsec Microsec.
Add 39 (3 character) 9 (per char. 6-bit)
Construction (Arithmetic unit only)
Transistors and magnetic cores
Arithmetic mode Serial by char. (Bin. or BCD)
Timing Asynchronous
Operation Sequential
STORAGE
No. of Access
Alphanum Char. Microsec
Magnetic Core 8,192 to 32,768 3
Magnetic tape
No. of units that can be connected 32 Units
No. of chars/linear inch 750 Chars/inch
Channels or tracks on the tape 14 Track/tape
| BRL 1964, PHILC0 1000, starting page 0225
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Blank tape separating each record 0.9 Inches
Tape speed 120 Inches/sec
Transfer rate 90,000 Chars/sec
Start time 5 Millisec
Stop time 5 Millisec
Average time for experienced
operator to change reel of tape 30 Seconds
Physical properties of tape
Width 1 Inch
Length of reel 3,600 Feet
Compositon Mylar base
Other tapes available include 25,000, 240,000, and IBM 729-Compatible
Tapes.
INPUT
Medium Speed
Card Readers 2,000 cards/min
600 cards/min
Paper Tape Reader 1,000 chars/sec
Magnetic Tape 90,000 chars/sec
25,020 chars/sec
240,000 chars/sec
Data Links
Typewriter 15 chars/sec
OUTPUT
Medium Speed
Card Puncher 100 cards/min
200 cards/min
Printer 900 lines/min
300 lines/min
X-Y Plotter 300 points/sec
Paper Tape Punch 60 chars/sec
Magnetic Tape 90,000 chars/sec
25,020 chars/sec
240,000 chars/sec
Data Links
Typewriter 15 chars/sec
CHECKING FEATURES
A logic register is used, where bits are set by certain instructions indicating
greater than, less than or equal to conditions; end-of-field, illegal Hollerith
character, field length errors, non-numeric BCD character, field of zeros and
overflow. A fault register is used where bits are set to indicate I/0 faults.
Status register - bit settings indicate status of Card Punch and I/0 device
when CON attempted.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE. PREPARATION
Power, computer 0.3 Kw 0.37 KVA 0.8 pf
Volume, computer 100 cu ft
Area, computer 15 sq ft
Room size 10 x 12 (120 sq ft)
Floor loading 27.5 lbs/sq ft
Air conditioner capacity 3 - 4 Tons
Weight, computer 1,650 lbs
(Excluding memory and I/0 devices)
PRODUCTION RECORD
Number produced to date 6
Number in current operation 6
Number on order 9
Time required for delivery 9 months
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
Maintenance costs for optional equipment is as
follows:
Model Model
140 $ 12.00 105 or 106 $ 31.00
141 217.00 130-1 30.00
18o 8.50 133 24.00
181 30.00 137-3 346.00
234 200.00 139-1 25.00
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PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
One 8-HourTwo 8-HourThree 8-Hour
Shift Shifts Shifts
Supervisors 1 1 1
Analysts 1 1 1
Programmers 2 2 - 3 2 - 3
Librarians 1 1 1
Operators 1 2 3
In-Output Oper 1 2 3
Programming courses, maintenance training courses,
operator's training courses, management orientation
programs.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE
All transistorized and solid-state circuits provide reliability.
Component packaging in modules provides ease of checkout
and maintenance.
Productive time for Philco systems is between 970 and
99,% of machine use time.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Complete flexibility and ease of machine operation, large
instruction repertoire with binary and decimal arithmetic.
Instructions provide up to four addresses and are variable
length. Up to 65,536 core locations and a large variety of
input-output operations and devices are available.
Asynchronous operations and multiple program processing.
Tapes must be stored at temperature range of 55 F. to 100
F. in a humidity range of 25% to 90%. Tapes are operated at
a temperature range of 60 F. to 80 F. in a humidity range of
25% to 35%.
FUTURE PLANS
These systems may be expanded by future requirements to
include Data Links, Disk File units and magnetic ink
recognition devices.
INSTALLATIONS
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Philco C&E Div., Willow Grove, Pa.
Defense Communications Agency, Washington D.C.
U.S. 425L, Colorado Springs, Colorado
General Electric Co., Knolls Atomic Power Labs., Schenectady, New York
Westinghouse-BETTIS, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Aeronutronics, Div. of Ford Motor Co., Newport Beach, California
U.S. 496L NORAD, SPACETRACK, Colorado Springs, Colo.
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PROGRAMMED DATA PROCESSOR 4
MANUFACTURER
Digital Equipment Corporation
Photo by Digital Equipment Corporation
APPLICATIONS
The system is usea as a general purposed computer for such
applications as medical research, psychological research,
nuclear research, telemetry data reduction, reactor controls,
automatic checkout, communication switching, on-line
control and format inversion.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 18
Binary digits/instruction 4
instructions/word 1
Instructions decoded
16 basic instructions
50 micro coded instructions
Expandable in/out instructions
Arithmetic system Fixed point
Instruction type One address
Number range ±217 or 131,072
Instruction word format
+------+----------+-----------------------+
| 1 4 | 5 | 6 18 |
+------+----------+-----------------------+
| OP | Indirect | Address or Microcoded |
| Code | Address | or I/0 Variation |
+------+----------+-----------------------+
Automatic built-in subroutines
Automatic multiply, divide and normalize are optional.
Automatic coding
A Symbolic Assembler and a FORTRAN II compiler are available.
One's or Two's complement arithmetic is used.
There are 7 pseudo-index registers for table searching.
A link bit is used to facilitate double precision
two's complement arithmetic.
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ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor. Access Excl. Stor. Access
Micro sec Microsec
Add 16 16 (max)
Malt 200 160 (max)
(With hardware option).
Div 256 200 (max)
(With hardware option).
Construction (Arithmetic unit only)
Solid state components are used.
Arithmetic mode Parallel
Timing Synchronous
Operation Sequential
STORAGE
No. of No. of Bin. Access
Medium Words Bits/WordMicrosec
Magnetic Core 8,192 18 8
Magnetic Core 32,768 18 16
Magnetic Drum 131,072 19 16,300
Magnetic Drum 65,536 19 8,150
Magnetic Tape
No. of units that can be connected 8 Units
No. of chars/linear inch 556 Chars/inch
Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Track/tape
Blank tape separating each record 0.75 Inches
Tape speed 112.4 Inches/sec
Transfer rate 62,500 Chars/sec
Start time 3.5 Millisec
Stop time 3.5 Millisec
Physical properties of tape
Width 0.5 Inches
Length of reel 2,400 Feet
Composition Mylar
A pneumatic positive-pressure tape drive system is used.
INPUT
Medium Speed
Paper Tape 300 lines/sec
Cards 200 cards/sec
Programmed Input Variable
(To accomodate many different devices.
Direct Memory 125,000 words/sec
OUTPUT
Medium Speed
Paper Tape 63.3 lines/sec
Cards 100 cards/sec
Programmed Output Variable
(To accomodate many different devices).
Direct Memory 125,000 words/sec (mar)
Optional devices that may be connected as input output are
line printing, CRT displays, micro type, direct access to large
computer, relay buffers, analog-to-digital converter, digital-to-
analog converter, multiplexors, and plotters.
CHECKING FEATURES
A built-in marginal check system is used.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Power, computer 0.9 Kw
Area, computer 8 sq ft
Weight, computer 1,090 lbs
No special site preparation or air conditioner is necessary.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Time required for delivery 3 months
All equipment is operational and many organizations have
multiple installations.
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
Components of basic system
Central Processor & Real-Time Control
4,096 Word Core Memory
300 lines/sec Paper Tape Reader
63.3 lines/sec Paper Tape Punch
10 chars/sec Typewriter
Total Cost: $65,500
List of additional equipment
IBM compatible Magnetic Tape System 16,000
Micro Tape System 16,800
CRT Displays 14,800
Lease arrangements are negotiated.
Maintenance contracts are available.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Training made available by the manufacturer to the user
includes maintenance training and program training.
A very simple computer to operate, program, and maintain.
The man who is properly trained could handle all of these
chores.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE
The system is built from Digital Equipment Corporation's
digital circuit modules. Easy access and simple construction,
with maintenance procedures and marginal checking all
contribute to the reduction of down time.
The MTBF figure is reduced with built-in marginal checking
features.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
All hardware and programs are fully operational.
Real-Time Control greatly simplifies interface requirements.
Auto-indexing.
A link-bit is used to facilitate multiple precision.
Economical expansion.
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