Atari Transputer Workstation 800 Data Sheet (original) (raw)

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System Processors: T800-20MHz and 68000-8MHz, connected via a transputer link

Graphics Processor: Features the following:

• 32 x 32 pixel mask
• 16 bit wide functions for source and destination
• 4 linear comparisons for each pixel per cycle
• A square area can fill at up to 128 megapixels per second
• A line can be drawn at up to 32 megapixels per second
• A trapezoid can fill at up to 32 megapixels per second
• X-Windows compatible

System Memory: The T800-20 host processor has 4 Megabytes of dynamic RAM (120ns), expandable to 16 Megabytes. The 68000 has 512K of RAM expandable to 1 Megabyte.

Video Memory: 1 Megabyte of fast dual port dynamic RAM (100ns) with ports connected to the main bus and the video bus.

I/O: Controlled by the 68000 processor which functions independently of the T800 host processor.

Monitors: NEC Multisync Plus/XL, Hitachi 4616-D-BB-3, Philips M1964

I/O Ports:

• RS232
• DMA
• Parallel
• Midi In, Midi Out
• SCSI
• Mouse/Joystick

Standard Data Storage: 40 Megabytes SCSI Hard Disk Drive

Optional Peripherals:

• Atari SLM804 laser printer
• Atari CDAR504 CD-ROM player
• Atari MEGAFILE hard disk drives

Expansion Board Slots: The T800 bus has four expansion slots. The 68000 bus has one expansion slot.

Processor Expansion: An additional 16 T800 processors can be added internally with transputer farm cards, an unlimited number can be added externally.

Benchmarks:

• Whetstone/S: 3774
• Drystone/S: 6572

Operating Systems: Helios

Graphics Standard: X-Windows

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