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A BINARY-DECIMAL AND OCTAL-DECIMAL CONVERTER AND ADDING MACHINE

Journal Article · · Nucl. Instr. Methods
The machine accepts inputs in binary or octal form and converts them to their decimal equivalents, which are displayed on dekatrons. The input digits are normally set up by hand, though with slight modifications suitable electrical inputs can be accepted, and either straightforward conversion, or addition or subtraction from the currentiy displayed number is possible. The maximum capacity is 2/sup 23/-- 1 (binary or octal) and 10/sup 7/-- 1 (decimal), and all conversions, etc., take about half a second after the input number is set up. A brief description is also given of a similar but simpler and slower version of the machine, using cold cathode tubes throughout. (auth)
Research Organization:
Oxford Univ.
NSA Number:
NSA-18-020301
OSTI ID:
4014891
Journal Information:
Nucl. Instr. Methods, Journal Name: Nucl. Instr. Methods Vol. Vol: 26
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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