This user guide provides comprehensive technical information for the M8063 Falcon SBC-11/21 single-board computer. It covers the following key areas:
- Configuration: Detailed instructions for installing jumpers to select operational features such as battery backup, memory maps, and interrupt handling, as well as instructions for connecting to the LSI-11 bus and power supply.
- Macro-ODT: Documentation on the optional Macro-ODT ROM, which provides console commands, module diagnostics, and bootstrap programs.
- Architecture: In-depth descriptions of the processor architecture, including register sets, hardware stack, and memory organization.
- Programming Information: Essential programming details for the asynchronous serial line units (SLUs) and the parallel I/O interface, including register addresses and bit definitions.
- Instruction Set: A complete reference for the instruction set, including addressing modes, instruction formats, and timing data.
- Theory of Operation: Technical details for logic designers, explaining the internal microprocessor operation, interrupt logic, and bus signal interfaces.
- Bus Specifications: Information on LSI-11 bus signals, data transfer cycles, and master/slave relationships.