>>>> "Peter" == Peter C Wallace
<pcw(a)mesanet.com> writes:
Peter> On Sun, 12 Sep 2004, Ethan Dicks wrote:
> On Sat, Sep 11, 2004 at 10:29:49PM -0600, Ben
Franchuk wrote: > So
> what about memory? Transistor too? > A PDP-8/S would be a good
> model to pick from. Note you need a lot of SMT > diodes resistors
> too.
>
> There are approximately 1000 transistors in a PDP-8/S (plus lots
> of diodes and resistors and the core stack). Even with SMT,
> that's a lot of square footage.
>
Peter> Ignoring memory, I'm pretty sure could get 1000 transistors +
Peter> support parts/diodes on a 12x12" card. Doing the component
Peter> placement would be a pain however.
Why? A good light, magnifying glass or small stereo microscope, fine
tip soldering iron, fine solder, and flux -- plus patience. No sweat.
paul