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What is a PDP-8
- A family of mostly compatible computers sold by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) from 1965 to 1990.
- 12 bit instruction and data.
- Capable of addressing up to 32k words*.
- 8 instruction classes. Fastest instruction 1.2 microseconds.
- Was low cost starting computer in product line. Goal of new models was cheaper not faster.
- Best selling computer in mid 1970's.
- *Statements cover most machines. For example 8/A had 128k memory option.