Design of a low cost video graphics terminal
Conference
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OSTI ID:5206575
A computer terminal that provides low-cost, high-quality graphics and programable text processing was designed and built by taking advantage of the latest memory and microprocessor technology. A microprocessor control element allows most of the control functions to be programed so that all of the control electronics require fewer than 100 integrated circuits. The graphic image is generated by a microprocessor which accepts vector commands intended for a Tektronix storage tube display terminal. The microprocessor maps those vector commands into a random access memory, and the resulting bit map of the graphic image is displayed on a standard TV monitor. Reasonable resolution in the graphic image requires a large number of bits in the bit map; but, with the use of 4K memory chips, fewer than 100 integrated circuits are required for the bit map memory in this design. At 1975 small-quantity prices, the parts cost for the terminal is approximately $2000. 6 figures.
- Research Organization:
- Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Calif. (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-S-03-0326
- OSTI ID:
- 5206575
- Report Number(s):
- SLAC-PUB-1715; STAN-CS-75-546; CONF-760604-5
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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