Analog-to-Digital Conversion Subsystem

The AD01-D is a peripheral subsystem designed for use with the PDP-11 computer system to provide high-speed analog-to-digital data conversion. This manual covers the following topics:

• General Information: Overview, purpose, physical description, and specifications of the AD01-D.
• Installation and Adjustments: Planning, setup, configuration, and calibration procedures for the subsystem and its various optional modules (such as sample and hold, or bipolar options).
• Operation and Programming: Describes control and status registers (CSR), addressing formats, interrupt structures, and timing considerations.
• Principles of Operation: Detailed block diagram and circuit analysis of the multiplexer, gain-selectable amplifier, A/D converter, and bus interface.
• Maintenance: Preventive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting guides, repair procedures, and test equipment requirements.
• Engineering Drawings and Appendices: Includes a comprehensive list of engineering documents and calibration charts for 10-bit and 11-bit configurations.