harris 6100's on ebay

From: pavl <pzachary_at_sasquatch.com>
Date: Fri Feb 28 19:55:00 2003

Eric Josephson wrote:
>
> On Thu, 27 Feb 2003, ben franchuk wrote:
> > > Someone is auctioning tubes of harris 6100's on ebay:
> > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4663&item=2511601427&rd=1
> > > Am I correct in thinking this is a pdp-8 compatible processor?
> > > Can you build a pdp-8 clone like the sbc6120 using these?
> >
> > Yes you can, but real PDP 8 I/O and memory over 4kw require other
> > support chips. Also since the chip is CMOS speed and output drive
> > is limited. Until you can get a data sheet on the devices it may
> > be wise to not get the chips. Intersel made the 6100's first I think.
>
> Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, I wasn't wise enough to
> wait for it. :}
>
> I found a nice datasheet for the im6100 on pdp8.net, but nothing
> on the 6102 or the other support chips.
I happen to have the Intersil and harris databooks for the 6100 and
support chips, if nobody has scanned them yet, I'll see if I can get to
it.

Pavl_
Received on Fri Feb 28 2003 - 19:55:00 GMT

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