Title
An introduction to the Ferranti Sirius computer
Catalog Number
102646236
Type
Document
Description
This is a brochure for the Ferranti Sirius computer. There is a color illustration of the display and keyboard. The title is printed to the right of the display. The inside front cover has a black and white photograph of the Basic Sirius computer. The first part is an introduction to the Ferranti Sirius Computer. The Sirius computer is a small general purpose digital computer. Following is a section about the physical characteristics. Following is a section about the functional characteristics. A black and white photograph is included showing the computer in use. Following is a section about programming features. Following is a section about input, output and checking. Included in this section is a black and white illustration about the tape editing equipment. Following is a section about storage. Following is a section about speed of operation. Included in this section is a black and white illustration of the display and keyboard. Following is the section about teaching facilities. Following is a section about data-logging and process-control. Following is a section about installation and maintenance. Included in this section is a photograph of a rear view of the Sirius. Following is the conclusion. Following is Appendix A, Sirius Basic Instruction Code. Following is Appendix B, Technical Details of Sirius.
Date
1961-01
Publisher
Ferranti, Ltd.
Place of Publication
Ferranti Limited
Extent
13 p.
Dimensions
10 3/8 x 8 in.
Copyright Holder
Ferranti, Ltd.
Category
Promotional Material
Subject
promotional materials; Digital computer: mainframe; Ferranti Sirius (Computer); Ferranti Limited; Failures; Electronic; mechanical
