Author: David A. Bennett

Computer Science Research Laboratory, The Technological

Institute, Evanston, IL

Source Language: PAL-D or PAL-8

Memory Required: 663₈ words

Abstract: KL8TST verifies the correct operation of a KL8/E or a

KL8/J asynchronous serial device controller. In an environment where a

particular board must quickly be isolated as the possible source of some

unknown difficulty, or in general when a vote of confidence is needed on

a KL8/E or /J irrespective of the peripheral which it controls, this

program will give a fast go no/go response.

Should the program discover a fault, it attempts to report its nature in

meaningful English language phrases. It will perform independent tests of

1) interrupt capability, 2) punch complete flag operation, 3) keyboard

ready flag operation, and 4) data integrity.

Media Price Code: D2, G6

Catalog: August 1978