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 ---------------------------- *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