PDP-16

The PDP-16 (Programmed Data Processor-16)[1] was mainly intended for industrial control systems, but with more capability than DEC's PDP-14.

Overview

It was introduced in 1971,[2] and a follow-up, the PDP-16/M[3][4] was introduced as a standard version of the PDP-16[5] in 1972.[2] The 16/M was nicknamed "Subminicomputer" and described as "a small microprogrammable computer."[3]

The economic strength of the PDP-16 was that it was effective "for designing unique (or relatively low production volume) systems."[3]

References
  1. Gordon Bell. Designing computers and digital systems using PDP 16 Register Transfer Modules.
  2. Larry Watkins (May 1982). "A DEC History of Minicomputers". Hardcopy. pp. 12–19. The PDP-16 did exist and was sold, and was designed using DEC's Register Transfer Modules (RTMs).
  3. "The PDP-16 Register-Transfer Modules and The PDP-16/m "Subminicomputer"".
  4. "M" allegedly "named for their maroon handles"
  5. "DEC PDP-16, Programmed Data Processor-16".


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