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| − | The '''PPS-25''' (also '''PPS25''') was a [[microprocessor family|family]] of [[4-bit architecture|4-bit]] multi-chip [[microprocessor]] developed by [[Fairchild]] and released in 1971. While there is no definitive starting production date available, there is evidence pointing to early 1971 (some early books placing it ahead of the {{intel|4004}}) | + | The '''PPS-25''' (also '''PPS25'''; '''Programmed Processor System - 25 Digits''') was a [[microprocessor family|family]] of [[4-bit architecture|4-bit]] multi-chip [[microprocessor]] developed by [[Fairchild]] and released in 1971/2. The PPS-25 was designed for scientific calculations. While there is no definitive starting production date available, there is evidence pointing to early 1971/2 (some early books placing it ahead of the {{intel|4004}} at the second quarter of 1971). This family was very short-lived as within a few years, Fairchild shifted their effort toward more advanced designs such as their macrologic families {{fairchild|4700}}/{{fairchild|9400}} and what became their flagship product, the {{fairchild|F8}}. |
{{lost chip|about=the Fairchild PPS-25 family}} | {{lost chip|about=the Fairchild PPS-25 family}} | ||
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| + | == Overview == | ||
| + | The PPS-25, Programmed Processor System - 25 Digits, was a {{arch|4}} microprocessor system intended for scientific calculations. The system was 25-digit (100-bit) seriel, 4-bit parallel operating at 62.5 µs word time and 2.5 µs bit time. That is, the addition of two word (25-digit each) took 62.5 µs with multiplication being 50 ms. | ||
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| + | The system supported up to 26 ROMs, each consisting of 256 micro-instructions. | ||
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| − | | {{\|3805}} || [[ALU]] | + | | {{\|3805}} || [[ALU]] |
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| {{\|3806}} || Control and timing unit | | {{\|3806}} || Control and timing unit | ||
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| + | | {{\|3808}} || Memory | ||
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| + | | {{\|3810}} || Program ROM | ||
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==References == | ==References == | ||
| − | + | * Jack Belzer, Albert G. Holzman, Allen Kent (Jul 1, 1978). Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology: Volume 10 - Linear and Matrix Algebra to Microorganisms: Computer-Assisted Identification. [http://books.google.com/books?id=iBsUXrgKBKkC&lpg=PA401&ots=i6F1IL5YAO&pg=PA401 page 401] | |
| − | + | * Zaks, Rodnay. "Microcomputer systems: A survey." Euromicro Newsletter 1.1 (1974): 9-13. | |
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Latest revision as of 22:48, 10 July 2017
| Fairchild PPS-25 | |
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| Developer | Fairchild Semiconductor |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Semiconductor |
| Type | microprocessors |
| Production | 1971 |
| Architecture | 4-bit |
| Word size | 4 bit 0.5 octets
1 nibbles |
| Technology | pMOS |
| Clock | 400 kHz |
| Package | DIP40 |
The PPS-25 (also PPS25; Programmed Processor System - 25 Digits) was a family of 4-bit multi-chip microprocessor developed by Fairchild and released in 1971/2. The PPS-25 was designed for scientific calculations. While there is no definitive starting production date available, there is evidence pointing to early 1971/2 (some early books placing it ahead of the 4004 at the second quarter of 1971). This family was very short-lived as within a few years, Fairchild shifted their effort toward more advanced designs such as their macrologic families 4700/9400 and what became their flagship product, the F8.
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Overview[edit]
The PPS-25, Programmed Processor System - 25 Digits, was a 4-bit microprocessor system intended for scientific calculations. The system was 25-digit (100-bit) seriel, 4-bit parallel operating at 62.5 µs word time and 2.5 µs bit time. That is, the addition of two word (25-digit each) took 62.5 µs with multiplication being 50 ms.
The system supported up to 26 ROMs, each consisting of 256 micro-instructions.
Members[edit]
| Family Members | |
|---|---|
| Part | Description |
| 3805 | ALU |
| 3806 | Control and timing unit |
| 3808 | Memory |
| 3810 | Program ROM |
References[edit]
- Jack Belzer, Albert G. Holzman, Allen Kent (Jul 1, 1978). Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology: Volume 10 - Linear and Matrix Algebra to Microorganisms: Computer-Assisted Identification. page 401
- Zaks, Rodnay. "Microcomputer systems: A survey." Euromicro Newsletter 1.1 (1974): 9-13.
Facts about "PPS-25 - Fairchild"
| designer | Fairchild Semiconductor + |
| full page name | fairchild/pps-25 + |
| instance of | microprocessor family + |
| main designer | Fairchild Semiconductor + |
| manufacturer | Fairchild Semiconductor + |
| name | Fairchild PPS-25 + |
| package | DIP40 + |
| technology | pMOS + |
| word size | 4 bit (0.5 octets, 1 nibbles) + |