On 5 Oct 1998, Eric Smith wrote:
> > Microprocessor-based computer? Read the question again.
>
> Well, if you count a multiple-chip MOS VLSI CPU implementation as a
> microprocessor-based computer, the 11/03 and 11/23 both qualify.
>
> And if you don't count multi-chip implementations as microprocessors, then
> the F-14 computer did not use a microprocessor.
I knew someone would catch that. Who came up with this question, damnit?
Anyway, the F14 CADC SLF chip can be classified as a single-chip
microprocessor. I say "can" because you've get a different definition of
microprocessor depending on whom you ask.
Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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