CER-12 explained

CER (– Digital Electronic Computer) model 12 was a third-generation digital computer developed by Mihajlo Pupin Institute (Serbia) in 1971 and intended for "business and statistical data processing" (see ref. Lit. #1 and #4). However, the manufacturer also stated, at the time, that having in mind its architecture and performance, it can also be used successfully in solving "wide array of scientific and technical issues" (ref. Lit.#2 and #3). Computer CER-12 consisted of multiple modules connected via wire wrap and connectors.

Central Unit

Primary memory

Arithmetic unit contains:

Control UnitControl unit contains a program counter and instruction registers. It fetches instructions and facilitates program flow. It supports single-operand instruction set and works with all 16 index registers of the arithmetic unit.

Interrupt SystemInterrupt system of CER-12 consists of a number of dedicated registers and software. It supports up to 32 interrupt channels.

Control PanelControl panel of CER-12 allowed the operator to control and alter program flow and/or to eliminate errors detected by error-detection circuitry. It features a number of indicators and switches.

Operating system and other software

Following software was shipped with CER-12:

Peripherals

See also

Literature

  1. Vladislav Paunović: Arithmetic unit of the CER-12 computer, AUTOMATIKA, No 3, pp. 161–165, Zagreb 1971.
  2. Veselin Potić, Mihael Šavikin, I/O system of the CER-12 computer, AUTOMATIKA, No 3, pp. 166–176, Zagreb 1971.
  3. V Batanović, J.Kon (Ed): IMP Riznica znanja, pp. 5–8, M.Pupin Institute and PKS, Belgrade 2006. (in Serbian)
  4. Dušan Hristović: Development of the Computing Technology in Serbia (Razvoj Računarstva u Srbiji), PHLOGISTON journal, No 18-19, pp. 89–105, Museum MNT, Belgrade 2010/2011, In Serbian.