Nova 840


Nova 840

The Nova 840 is a 16-bit minicomputer sold by Data General and introduced in 1973.

Manufacturer Data General Corporation
Model NOVA 840
Classification Minicomputer
Introduced 1973
Word Size 16 bits
Implementation Time-state SSI and MSI TTL
Registers 4 (2 index)
Logical Address 15 bits (32 kW)
Physical Address 18 bits (256 kW, RCS example 48 kW core)
Memory Type Ferrite core or MOS