Unleashing a Microcomputer in the Laboratory, Part I

Summary

PET microcomputers represent a low-cost computational and controlling facility which is being introduced in many laboratories across the country in order to help engineers and scientists carry out their experiments efficiently. These devices help in relieving the researchers of the repetitive work and in preparing clear and accurate reports for the research and can also have a great potential in replacing complicated analog controlling devices.

In Parts II and III of this series of papers, we will present an interfacing application with devices that can both talk and listen, as well as the use of the PET and IEEE-488 analyzer and the use of the PET as a data logger.