On Mon, 15 Oct 2001 jtinker(a)coin.org wrote:
I'm looking for documentation for a 1963 minuteman
missile navigation
computer. Any leads would be appreciated.
Thanks,
John Tinker
I have a little info if it's the D17B (1962)
(from "Proceedings of the minuteman computer users group" Tulane Univ
1973)
Type: Serial synchronous
Number system: Fractional binary fixed point 2's complemant
Logic levels: 0V = false, -10V = true
Data word length: 11 or 24 (double precision)
Instruction length: 24 bits
Intructions: 39
Maximum I/O words/Second: 25600
Execution times: add ~78 uSec, multiply ~546 uSec, Double prec multiply
~1015 uSec
Memory: 24 bits + 3 timing bits
Type: Oxide coated disk
cycle time ~78 uSec
Capacity 5454 words 2727 double prec (24 bit).
I/O: 43 digital lines, 31 pulse type, 12 analog (from 3 8 bit A-D)
program I/O 800 5 bit c/s
Size: 20" high x 29" diameter
Power 28VDC +- 1V @ 17 A
Circuits: DTL+DRL double copperclad gold plated glass fiber laminate
with polyurethane conformal coat
The newer D37C (1964) is mostly the same except has a larger disk and more
instructions
Peter Wallace
Mesa Electronics