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The '''Tektronix 8001/8002/8002A''' are microprocessor development systems from the late 70s/early 80s. The [[8000 MDL Series]] Microprocessor Labs are intended for complete hardware microcode debugging for products incorporating popular microprocessors of the era. Three emulation modes were available for various steps of product development. | The '''Tektronix 8001/8002/8002A''' are microprocessor development systems from the late 70s/early 80s. The [[8000 MDL Series]] Microprocessor Labs are intended for complete hardware microcode debugging for products incorporating popular microprocessors of the era. Three emulation modes were available for various steps of product development. | ||
8001 | ===8001=== | ||
The 8001 provides in-circuit emulation for introducing computer-developed software into a prototype and includes a powerful set of debugging features to help test it along the way. Combining the 8001 with a software development computer forms a system that supports the design effort, from source coding to prototype to completion. After the host computer cross-assembler has converted source code into object code, the resulting file can be downloaded to the 8001 to begin the integration process. | |||
The 8001 is designed for host computers and so does not include no extra development software or peripherals such as floppy discs or printers. A single crt terminal like the [[CT8100]] is used to control both a host computer and the 8001. Multiple 8001 can be linked to a central host in a multi-station configuration. The 8001 is designed to interface with any host mainframe or minicomputer via a RS-232-C connection. | |||
8001 is only configurable for one microprocessor at a time by removal/installation of cards/interfaces. | |||
===8002/8002A=== | |||
The 8002/8002A models were capable of supporting more than one microprocessor without the need for re-configuration. | |||
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