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==8500 Series== | ==8500 Series== | ||
Microcomputer design with the 8500 series is performed in three basic work environments. These are the single-user environment, the multiple-user environment, and the host computer environment. The 3 core models of the 8500 series support each of these tasks. | |||
===[[8550]]=== | ===[[8550]]=== | ||
With the 8002A update in 1981, the 8550 also appeared in the catalog as a new offering in a | With the 8002A update in 1981, the 8550 also appeared in the catalog as a new offering in a new enclosure. The 8550 added support for 16-bit processors. | ||
The 8550 MDL is a self contained microcomputer development lab that gives complete support to one user at a time. The 8550 was made up of two components, the '''8301''' Micro Processor Development Unit and the '''8501''' Data management unit featuring two floppy drives, much like the 8002/8002A. | |||
Added support: | Added support: | ||
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===[[8540]]=== | ===[[8540]]=== | ||
In 1982 the 8540 and 8560 models were added to the family. The 8540 | In 1982 the 8540 and 8560 models were added to the family. The 8540 Integration Unit extends the host computer's microcomputer development support to include the task of hardware/software integration. While the 8560 or other host computer supports the software development task, the 8540 is used to integrate, test and debug the prototype hardware. In 1985, the 8540 was considered part of the newly named [[V System]], but could also be ordered individually. | ||
The 8540 dropped support for | The 8540 dropped support for some 8-bit microprocessors. Some 8-bit processor development was shifted to the [[TekMate]] in 1985 and later [[E System]] series. | ||
Added 8 and 16-bit microprocessor support up to 1986: | Added 8 and 16-bit microprocessor support up to 1986: | ||
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===[[8560]]=== | ===[[8560]]=== | ||
The 8560 | The 8560 MDL is a full microcomputer software development lab that supports up to eight separate workstations. The 8560 has a 16-bit CPU paired TNIX operating system (derived from Bell Lab's UNIX Operating System Version 7). Software work stations consist of CRT terminals like the [[CT8500]] and the required 8540 Integration Unit, which has full microprocessor emulation and debugging capability. Terminal connectivity is [[RS-232-C]]. | ||
===[[8561]]=== | ===[[8561]]=== | ||
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The 8562 was a high performance version of the 8560. | The 8562 was a high performance version of the 8560. | ||
==Series retirement== | |||
After 8 years, 1986 was the last time an 8000-series MDL products were listed in the catalog as a stand alone product. The 8540A was still listed as a component of the [[V Series]] systems in the 1987 | After 8 years, 1986 was the last time an 8000-series MDL products were listed in the catalog as a stand alone product. The 8540A was still listed as a component of the [[V Series]] systems in the 1987 and 1988 catalogs. The MDL series of products was replaced by the [[V System]], and to a lesser extent the [[MV System]] in 1987 likely due to the transition to 32-bit processors. | ||