Computer engineering laboratory microcomputer implementation

The phenomenal growth in the community of computer users has focused attention on single user microcomputers as a means of alleviating overcrowding on multi-user mainframes. This thesis concerns the development of a microcomputer· for the Virginia Tech Computer Engineering Laboratory. The primary objective was to upgrade the presently used monitor level microprocessor stations to full fledged microcomputers with a comprehensive operating system. As a part of the overall study, dynamic RAM system design using VLSI controllers was investigated. A comparison of two popular controllers is presented. Another aspect investigated is floppy disk control strategies. A comprehensive analysis of various schemes is provided. A conclusion based on applicability and performance of the microcomputer developed is drawn and suggestions to further enhance its utility are made.

Name thesis:degree_name

M. S.

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Industrial Engineering

Department dc:contributor.department

Industrial Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Year dc:date.issued

1983

Author dc:creator

• Masand, Ravindra Tulsidas

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10919/114611

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/114611