The is a 4-bit slice Program Control Unit (PCU) produced by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) as part of their 2900 series of microprogrammable bipolar devices. It is designed to handle program control functions, such as address sequencing and subroutine management, in high-performance microprogrammed systems.

The reference to likely points to a compressed archive containing these historical data sheets, circuit diagrams, or microcode examples used by collectors and engineers working with vintage hardware.

Key technical documents and "papers" regarding this component include: Technical Specifications & Manuals

: This paper discusses using the Am2930 PCU to create a powerful control set for a computer system, emphasizing its role in a microprogrammed Central Control Unit (CCU).

: Features a paper on micro-architecture features where the Am2930's performance and specs are compared with other controllers of that era.

: Provides a detailed summary of the Am2930, noting its 16-level subroutine stack , relative addressing capability, and ability to execute 32 microinstructions .

: Educational manuals available via archives like Bitsavers that explain how to implement these bit-slice components in computer architecture. Academic & Implementation Papers

: A comprehensive resource from Advanced Micro Devices that details the architecture and support circuits for the entire 2900 family, including the Am2930.

AM2930.rar

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The is a 4-bit slice Program Control Unit (PCU) produced by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) as part of their 2900 series of microprogrammable bipolar devices. It is designed to handle program control functions, such as address sequencing and subroutine management, in high-performance microprogrammed systems.

The reference to likely points to a compressed archive containing these historical data sheets, circuit diagrams, or microcode examples used by collectors and engineers working with vintage hardware.

Key technical documents and "papers" regarding this component include: Technical Specifications & Manuals AM2930.rar

: This paper discusses using the Am2930 PCU to create a powerful control set for a computer system, emphasizing its role in a microprogrammed Central Control Unit (CCU).

: Features a paper on micro-architecture features where the Am2930's performance and specs are compared with other controllers of that era. The is a 4-bit slice Program Control Unit

: Provides a detailed summary of the Am2930, noting its 16-level subroutine stack , relative addressing capability, and ability to execute 32 microinstructions .

: Educational manuals available via archives like Bitsavers that explain how to implement these bit-slice components in computer architecture. Academic & Implementation Papers : Educational manuals available via archives like Bitsavers

: A comprehensive resource from Advanced Micro Devices that details the architecture and support circuits for the entire 2900 family, including the Am2930.