F12_PDP-1_priceList_Jun64
F-12
Price List
PROGRAMMED DATA PROCESSOR-1
June 1, 1964
STANDARD PDP-1 COMPUTER
Central Processor
Alphanumeric On-Line Typewriter
400 cps Perforated Tape Reader
63 cps Perforated Tape Punch
Automatic Multiply and Divide
One Channel Sequence Break
With 4,096-word Core Memory $100,000
With 8,192-word Core Memory $120,000
With 16,384-word Core Memory $140,000
With 24,576-word Core Memory $180,000
With 32,768-word Core Memory $200,000
Central Processor Options
HIGH SPEED CHANNEL CONTROL
TYPE 19
Permits block data transfer at rates up to 200,000 18-bit words per second $ 9,000
HIGH SPEED DATA CONTROL
TYPE 131
Transfers data in blocks between PDP-1 and external devices. $ 10,000
MULTIPLE CHANNEL SEQUENCE BREAK SYSTEM
TYPE 120
Provides 16 automatic, independent, priority sequenced interrupt channels. $ 15,300
Input-Output Options
PARALLEL MAGNETIC DRUM SYSTEM
TYPE 23B
A parallel transfer system containing 32 fields of 19 tracks 4,096 bits per track for
a total storage capacity of 131,072 words. Transfers of from 1 to 4,096 can be
carried out at a rate of one word in 8.4 microseconds $ 73,400
SERIAL MAGNETIC DRUM SYSTEM
TYPE 24
Serial transfer system which stores and transfers 19-bit words in blocks of 256 words
at a rate of approximately 61 microseconds per word.
Type 24E 32,768 words $ 36,200
Type 24F 65,536 words $ 38,680
Type 24G 131,072 words $ 43,400
PRECISION CRT DISPLAY
TYPE 30
Plots data point by point at a 50 microsecond rate on a 16-inch cathode ray tube.
Separately variable 10-bit X and Y coordinates. $ 14,300
ULTRA PRECISION CRT DISPLAY
TYPE 31
Plots data point by point on a 5-inch cathode ray tube with high degree of resolution,
accuracy and stability. Suitable for precision photographic recording of display data
or scanning of photographic negatives. Includes mounting bezel for camera or photo-
multiplier. $ 41,200
PRECISION INCREMENTAL CRT DISPLAY
TYPE 340
Plots points, lines, vectors, and characters on a 9 3/8 inch square raster of 1,024
points along each axis. 1 1/2 microseconds is required per point in vector, incre-
ment, and character modes. Random point plotting rate of 35 microseconds. Special
channel required $ 28,600*
OSCILLOSCOPE DISPLAY
TYPE 34
Plots data point by point on an X-Y plotting scope such as the Tektronix Model RM
503. Ten bits per axis.
Control only $ 3,060
With oscilloscope $ 3,900
SYMBOL GENERATOR
TYPE 33
Plots symbols on a 35-dot (5-7) matrix in one of four sizes on the Type 30A or 30D
Display. Average plotting time: 140 microseconds. $ 4,900
HIGH SPEED LIGHT PEN
TYPE 370
Uses fiber optic light pipe and photomultiplier system for fast detection of informa-
tion displayed on Type 340 Displays. $ 1,625
CARD PUNCH CONTROL
TYPE 40
Controls on-line buffered operation of standard card punch equipment. Maximum
speed is 100 cards per minute. Buffer holds one 80-bit row. Any or all positions
may be punched, in IBM or any format. $ 15,000
CARD READER AND CONTROL
TYPE 421A
Reads standard punched cards at rates of up to 200 cards per minute. Cards are read
optically, column by column, in binary or alphanumeric modes. $ 14,900
CARD READER AND CONTROL
TYPE 421B
Reads standard punched cards at rates of up to 800 cards per minute. $ 26,000
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*Does not include character mode, or special channel
PROGRAMMED MAGNETIC TAPE CONTROL
TYPE 51
Transfers information one character at a time, choice of format. All transfer oper-
ations are performed by stored routine. $ 7,500
MAGNETIC TAPE TRANSPORT
TYPE 50
Reads and writes IBM formats at transfer rate of 15,000 cps. $ 18,000
AUTOMATIC MAGNETIC TAPE CONTROL
TYPE 510
Transfers data blocks between the computer and high-density tape transports in sys-
tems containing the Type 131 High Speed Data Control and Type 19 High Speed
Channel Control. Up to 8 transports, IBM 729 or Digital Type 570, can be operated
by the Type 510. $ 21,200
MAGNETIC TAPE TRANSPORT
TYPE 570
Reads and writes IBM data formats with a recording density of 200 or 556 (7-bit)
characters per inch. Tape speed is 75 or 112.5 inches per second with transfer rates
from 15 to 62.5 KC. $ 30,400
DUAL MICRO TAPE SYSTEM
Provides a fixed address magnetic tape facility for high speed loading, readout and
program updating.
Type 555 Dual Transport (includes two independent tape drives) $ 7,400
Type 550 Control Unit (controls up to eight Type 555 Tape Transports) $ 9,400
Printers
AUTOMATIC LINE PRINTER AND CONTROL
TYPE 64
Prints 300 lines per minute, 120 columns per line, any one of 64 character per
column. $ 28,900
PRINTER-KEYBOARD AND CONTROL
TYPE 65
10 cps Input/Output Teleprinter. Provides for simplified expansion of additional
teleprinters. $ 5,000
Analog-to-Digital Equipment
GENERAL PURPOSE ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER
TYPE 138
Transforms an analog voltage to a binary number selectable from 6 to 11 bits $ 5,000
GENERAL PURPOSE MULTIPLEXER AND CONTROL
TYPE 139
Permits up to 64 channels of analog information to be applied singly to the input of
the Type 138. Channels can be selected in sequence or by individual address. Re-
quires Type 1578 Multiplexer Switches. $ 3,600
MULTIPLEXER SWITCHES
TYPE 15780
Module containing four independent floating switches. $ 333
HIGH SPEED ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER
TYPE 142
Transforms an analog voltage to a signed, 10-bit binary number in 5 microseconds.
Conversion accuracy is +/- 0.15% 1/2 least significant bit. $ 16,400
In-Out Connections and Controls
18-BIT OUTPUT RELAY BUFFER
TYPE 140
Eighteen (SPDT) Relays actuated by computer command. Includes 18-bit buffer. $ 1,950
18-BIT REAL TIME CLOCK
TYPE 152
Counts according to frequency of a crystal-controlled oscillator. Counter contents
can be cleared or read into the processor at any time. Counter overflow causes a
sequence break. $ 4,200
ADDITIONAL ON-LINE TYPEWRITER $ 7,700
Incremental Plotters and Controls
GRAPH PLOTTER AND CONTROL
For Cal-Comp Model 560. 12-inch; 12,000 steps per minute. $ 7,300
GRAPH PLOTTER AND CONTROL
For Cal-Comp Model 565. 12-inch; 18,000 steps per minute. $ 8,900
GRAPH PLOTTER AND CONTROL
For Cal-Comp Model 563. 29-inch; 12,000 steps per minute. $ 13,400
Additional Off Line Equipment
SPARE TYPEWRITER $ 2,800
SPARE TAPE READER $ 3,300
SPARE TAPE PUNCH $ 1,050
OFF-LINE PERFORATED TAPE PREPARATION UNIT
Model FIO-DEC $ 5,000
Prices quoted are effective June 1, 1964, FOB Maynard, Massachusetts, and apply in the con-
tinental United States only. Federal, state or local taxes are not included. Option prices are
for factory installation; field installation prices will be quoted on request. Quantity prices quot-
ed on request. All prices are subject to change without notice.
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION - MAYNARD, MASSACHUSETTS
3586 Printed in U.S.A. 10-6/64