'TRIPLE' - 36 Bit PDP-8/E Simulator and 'TRIPLE' 8BAL Macros

8-531a,b

David M. Kristol, Wilmington, Delaware

A) 'TRIPLE' gives the PDP-8 user a simple-to-use multiple

precision capability. The triple precision routines are entered

by a subroutine call, after which each computer word is

interpreted as an instruction for a PDP-8/E with 36-bit operands.

Most op codes (all memory references) are interpreted.

Escape back to normal execution occurs via a HLT.

B) The 'TRIPLE' 8BAL Macros permit the coding of 36-bit

constants and literals in a convenient way when using the

'TRIPLE' precision package. Included are numerical,

symbolic and character literals.

Minimum Hardware:
PDP-8, 8/I, 8E, 8/L

Other Programs Needed:
None for A; PS/8 and

DECUS NO. 8-497A for B.

Storage Requirement:
6400-7577

Source Language:
PAL-8

Catalog: July 1973

Minimum Hardware:	PDP-8, 8/I, 8E, 8/L
Other Programs Needed:	None for A; PS/8 and DECUS NO. 8-497A for B.
Storage Requirement:	6400-7577
Source Language:	PAL-8
Catalog:	July 1973