Alpha is a 64-bit reduced instruction set computer instruction set architecture developed by Digital Equipment Corporation. Alpha was designed to replace 32-bit VAX complex instruction set computers a
DEC AXP 21064 die photo
DEC AXP 21064 bare die mounted on business card with some statistics
VAX is a series of computers featuring a 32-bit instruction set architecture and virtual memory that was developed and sold by Digital Equipment Corporation in the late 20th century. The VAX-11/780, i
DEC Alpha
…instruction set computer (RISC) instruction set architecture (ISA) developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). Alpha was designed to replace 32-bit VAX complex instruction set computers (CISC) and to be a highly competitive RISC processor for Unix workstations and similar markets. Alpha was implemented…
VAX 8350 front view with cover removed
MicroVAX 3600 (left) with printer (right)
The SPEC-1 VAX, a VAX 11/780 used for benchmarking, showing internals