Title :
The Design of a Large Electrostatic Memory
Author :
Graham, M. ; Miller, G.L. ; Pate, H.R. ; Spinrad, R.
Author_Institution :
The Rice Institute, Houston, Tex.
Abstract :
A large, high-speed random-access memory for the Brookhaven ``Merlin´´ digital computer is described. This system employs barrier grid electrostatic storage tubes in a novel configuration yielding improved reliability. Basic design considerations are presented together with a description of circuitry and performance.
Keywords :
Buffer storage; Circuits; Electron beams; Electron emission; Electrostatics; Insulation; Laboratories; Magnetic memory; Power generation economics; Tellurium;
Journal_Title :
Electronic Computers, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TEC.1959.5222062
