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NASA NTRS · 19900000516

Master/Programmable-Slave Computer

Abstract

Unique modular computer features compactness, low power, mass storage of data, multiprocessing, and choice of various input/output modes. Master processor communicates with user via usual keyboard and video display terminal. Coordinates operations of as many as 24 slave processors, each dedicated to different experiment. Each slave circuit card includes slave microprocessor and assortment of input/output circuits for communication with external equipment, with master processor, and with other slave processors. Adaptable to industrial process control with selectable degrees of automatic control, automatic and/or manual monitoring, and manual intervention.

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Smaistrla, David, Hall, William A.. 1990-10-01. Master/Programmable-Slave Computer. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19900000516

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