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Flexible workstation uses Multibus or Q-bus
Development systemfor ever A multiuser microcomputer development system, the 8560 microcomputer design team system, has been added by Tektronix to its 8500 family of systems. The 8560 joins the previously announced 8550 single-user system and the 8540 host integration unit to provide a complete range of systems for the single-user, multiuser and hostmicrocomputer design environments while allowing migration from one to another. The 8500 series supports a broad range of 8- and 16-bit processors.
Team-oriented design The 8560 is designed to facilitate the team-oriented design approach required by large-scale microcomputer projects. With a continuing trend toward 16-bit processor use and large programs, Tektronix believes that this team approach will become increasingly important, as it allows a number of users to work as a team through timesharing on a single system. Previous multiuser systems have provided single-user development tools using a shared disc approach, but the 8560 is the first system to provide design-team tools including text processing and documentation, a teamoriented file system and utilities for automating the modification and
y in the team
building of program modules. Additionally, each user has access to the full range of standard development tools needed to complete the microcomputer design cycle. Assemblers and compilers for both 8- and 16-bit chips, loader/linkers to combine object files into executable object code and several types of editors (including an advanced screen-oriented version) are accessed from low-cost software workstations. PASCAL compilers will be available shortly. Integration and debugging tools including powerful imulators and a trigger trace analyser are available in the 8540 integration unit, which functions as a hardware workstation.
UN IX operating system. The 8560's TNIX operating system, based on Bell Labs' UNIX V.7, provides tools for enhancing design team productivity like a team-oriented filing system which, when combined with large mass storage, creates a common data base so that team members can access each other's files. System utilities, such as text processing and the-automatic build control's description file, offer a valuable aid in documentation, while electronic mail enhances communication between
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team members. (Tektronix UK Ltd, Beaverton House, PO Box 69, Harpenden, Herts., UK. Tel: (05827) 63141)
Fle uses
workslation or Q.bus
The integrated microprocessor workstatio~ developed by Gallan Data Systems accomodates either an tntel Multibus or a DEC Q-bus backplane allowing it to run either DEC or Intelbased software. This, it is claimed, gives the workstation much greater flexibility. The operating systems available on CD 100 include RT-11 and RSX-11; CP/M, MP/M and CP/M 86; and RMX-80, RMX-86 and RMS-88. Comprising a VT100 compatible VDU, a high-output switching power supply and space for any two 5¼-in disc drives, the system can be configured in an almost infinite number of different ways. The drives can either be floppies or Winchesters, and controllers are available to emulate single RLO2, dual RLO] or Multibus-compatible drives. Rapid Recall, who are distributing the system in the UK, claim that the Callan is the only system available that includes the above facilities and either the Multibus or the Q-bus, in a single cabinet. The system, which is intended for use by OEMs and experienced end users, can be configured for a wide range of applications including lowcost development system. Communications or network stations (e.g. SMA, X.25, Ethernet), data acquisition and process control systems, distributed processing workstations and many others. With the Callan System, the user has a wide range of CPU cards including the LSI-I 1/21, LSI-I 1/23, 8086, 8088, 8085 and the 8080. The integral CPU card cage provides either six Multibus card slots, or 14 dual-height (seven quad-height) LSI-I I card slots. The integral 200 W switching power supply is adequate to drive the full system even when all card slots are occupied. (Rapid Recall
Ltd, Rapid House, Denmark Street, High Wycombe, Bucks HP11 2ER, UK. Tel: (0494) 26271. Telex: 837931)
microprocessors and microsystems
Team-oriented design The 8560 is designed to facilitate the team-oriented design approach required by large-scale microcomputer projects. With a continuing trend toward 16-bit processor use and large programs, Tektronix believes that this team approach will become increasingly important, as it allows a number of users to work as a team through timesharing on a single system. Previous multiuser systems have provided single-user development tools using a shared disc approach, but the 8560 is the first system to provide design-team tools including text processing and documentation, a teamoriented file system and utilities for automating the modification and
y in the team
building of program modules. Additionally, each user has access to the full range of standard development tools needed to complete the microcomputer design cycle. Assemblers and compilers for both 8- and 16-bit chips, loader/linkers to combine object files into executable object code and several types of editors (including an advanced screen-oriented version) are accessed from low-cost software workstations. PASCAL compilers will be available shortly. Integration and debugging tools including powerful imulators and a trigger trace analyser are available in the 8540 integration unit, which functions as a hardware workstation.
UN IX operating system. The 8560's TNIX operating system, based on Bell Labs' UNIX V.7, provides tools for enhancing design team productivity like a team-oriented filing system which, when combined with large mass storage, creates a common data base so that team members can access each other's files. System utilities, such as text processing and the-automatic build control's description file, offer a valuable aid in documentation, while electronic mail enhances communication between
Tektronix's multiuser development system allows time-sharing for team design
42
team members. (Tektronix UK Ltd, Beaverton House, PO Box 69, Harpenden, Herts., UK. Tel: (05827) 63141)
Fle uses
workslation or Q.bus
The integrated microprocessor workstatio~ developed by Gallan Data Systems accomodates either an tntel Multibus or a DEC Q-bus backplane allowing it to run either DEC or Intelbased software. This, it is claimed, gives the workstation much greater flexibility. The operating systems available on CD 100 include RT-11 and RSX-11; CP/M, MP/M and CP/M 86; and RMX-80, RMX-86 and RMS-88. Comprising a VT100 compatible VDU, a high-output switching power supply and space for any two 5¼-in disc drives, the system can be configured in an almost infinite number of different ways. The drives can either be floppies or Winchesters, and controllers are available to emulate single RLO2, dual RLO] or Multibus-compatible drives. Rapid Recall, who are distributing the system in the UK, claim that the Callan is the only system available that includes the above facilities and either the Multibus or the Q-bus, in a single cabinet. The system, which is intended for use by OEMs and experienced end users, can be configured for a wide range of applications including lowcost development system. Communications or network stations (e.g. SMA, X.25, Ethernet), data acquisition and process control systems, distributed processing workstations and many others. With the Callan System, the user has a wide range of CPU cards including the LSI-I 1/21, LSI-I 1/23, 8086, 8088, 8085 and the 8080. The integral CPU card cage provides either six Multibus card slots, or 14 dual-height (seven quad-height) LSI-I I card slots. The integral 200 W switching power supply is adequate to drive the full system even when all card slots are occupied. (Rapid Recall
Ltd, Rapid House, Denmark Street, High Wycombe, Bucks HP11 2ER, UK. Tel: (0494) 26271. Telex: 837931)
microprocessors and microsystems