Trivector develops micro based on 8080: Industrial process control and scientific data acquisition are the two main application areas seen for the System 80 microprocessor system now being built and sold by Trivector Systems Ltd of Henlow, Bedfordshire…
Read MoreMDS system from Intel: A microcomputer development system designed for use with both MOS and bipolar microcomputers has been announced by Intel. Known as the Intellec MDS, the modular system costs from £2,325 and…
Read MoreMicroprocessing specialists in deal: Under an agreement between Plessey Microsystems and National Semiconductors, Plessey is to carry out feasibility studies and design microprocessor products based on National’s chip sets and on its own Miproc unit…
Read MorePA research unit develops mass storage: A new mass storage device which is said to offer a marked improvement in information recording at high densities is under development for an unnamed European manufacturer at PA International Management Consultants’ Technology and Science Centre at Cambridge…
Read MoreVersatile micro from Intel: Process control, traffic control and point-of-sale processing, are just some of the wide range of applications areas seen by Intel for its single PC board microcomputer module, the 4-43, which is…
Read MoreChallenge to Intel from AMI: A determined challenge to Intel’s dominance of the microprocessor market with its 8080 has been launched by AMI Microsystems. This US firm believes its S6800, based on the Motorola MC6800, is the most powerful, economical and easy to use microprocessor available…
Read MoreTeletext decoder launched: A small Leicester-based company, Jasmin Electronics, which specialises in research into and development of digital systems, is offering a Teletext decoder to meet the anticipated demand for systems to evaluate the BBC Ceefax and IBA Oracle transmissions before the Texas…
Read MoreProcessor from new Plessey division: A microprocessor unit developed by a new division within the Plessey empire, Plessey Microsystems of Towcester, Northants, is to be announced as a standard product within the next two months…
