On 5/28/23 09:17, Tony Duell wrote: > I've come across the former and have the datasheets. From what I > recall it was common to use it a control store sequencer and have > microcode ROMs wider than the 8X300 needed, the extra bits were used > to directly control hardware.
Power hog (well, it was bipolar) with a 3-bit opcode and a somewhat strange programming model. You could usually spot one by the 50 pin cerDIP and the external pass transistor. I think I still have a loose one in my hellbox--and at least two in old systems. --Chuck
