This document is a "Cable Cross References List" published by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in July 1970.
It serves as a comprehensive catalog of various cables used with DEC computer systems and components from that era. For each listed cable, the document provides detailed specifications, including:
- Unique Identifiers: An EDP Number and a BC Number.
- Description: Cable type (e.g., Ribbon, Coax, Flexprint, Stranded Wire, Mylar) and its function (e.g., Indicator, Punch, Reader, Power, I/O, Display, Teletype, Memory, Console).
- Module Endings: Information about the connectors or modules at the cable's ends.
- Length: The physical length of the cable in feet or inches.
- Usage: Which specific DEC systems or modules the cable is "Used On" (e.g., PDP-8S, PDP-9, PDP-12, PDP-14, PDP-15, RM09, TC02, VT02, etc.).
- Remarks: Additional notes, cross-references to other part numbers, specific assembly instructions, or status (e.g., "Obsolete," "Wired Internally").
The list is a technical reference designed to facilitate the identification, selection, and procurement of cables for Digital's hardware systems.