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The LINC-8 is a 12-bit minicomputer with built-in analog inputs designed for realtime lab use. It was introduced in 1966, and executed both LINC instructions and PDP-8 instructions.

Manufacturer Digital Equipment Corporation

Model LINC-8

Classification Minicomputer

Introduced 1966

Word Size 12 bits

Implementation Discrete component Flip Chips

Registers 2 (AC, Multiplier-Quotient)

Logical Address 10 bits (LINC mode)
12 bits (PDP-8 mode)

Physical Address 15 (5 bit field + 10 bit address in LINC mode)
15 (3 bit field + 12 bit address in PDP-8 mode)

Memory Type Ferrite core

The LINC-8 has analog inputs and relay outs to easily interface with user-built devices.

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Manufacturer	Digital Equipment Corporation
Model	LINC-8
Classification	Minicomputer
Introduced	1966
Word Size	12 bits
Implementation	Discrete component Flip Chips
Registers	2 (AC, Multiplier-Quotient)
Logical Address	10 bits (LINC mode) 12 bits (PDP-8 mode)
Physical Address	15 (5 bit field + 10 bit address in LINC mode) 15 (3 bit field + 12 bit address in PDP-8 mode)
Memory Type	Ferrite core