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In electronics, the NORBIT family of modules is a very early form (since 1960[1][2][3][4][5]) of digital logic developed by Philips (and also provided through Valvo [de] and Mullard[6][7]) that uses modules containing discrete components to build logic function blocks in resistor–transistor logic (RTL)[8][4] or diode–transistor logic (DTL) technology.

The TU60 (timer circuit) part of 60-series NORBIT 2 family vs CMOS integrated circuit

Overview

The system was originally conceived as building blocks for

Logacec or Akkord [de] Estacord systems.[3][9][10][11][12]

Each available logical function was recognizable by the color of its plastic container, black, blue, red, green, violet, etc. The most important circuit block contained a NOR gate (hence the name), but there were also blocks containing drivers, and a timer circuit similar to the later 555 timer IC.[8][13][14]

The original Norbit modules of the YL 6000 series introduced in 1960 had

single in-line packages with up to ten long flying leads arranged in two groups of up to five leads in a row.[4][5][15] These modules were specified for frequencies of less than 1 kHz at ±24 V supply.[4][15]

Also available in 1960 were so called Combi-Element

planar transistors are used for a higher cut-off frequency of up to 1 MHz (vs. 30 kHz) and a higher allowed temperature range of +85 °C (vs. +55 °C).[18]

In 1967, the Philips/Mullard NORBIT 2[19][20][21] aka Valvo NORBIT-S[22][23][24][nb 3] family of modules was introduced, first consisting of the 60-series[25] for frequencies up to 10 kHz at a single supply voltage of 24 V,[19] only. Later, the 61-series,[19] containing thyristor trigger and control modules, was added. A 90-series[26][nb 4] became available in the mid-1970s as well. There were three basic types contained in a large (one by two inch-sized) 17 pins dual in-line package, with nine pins spaced 5.08 mm (0.2-inch) on one side and eight staggered pins on the other side.[27][28]

Modules

Original Norbit family

YL 6000 series
YL 6100 series
  • YL6101 - Rectifier unit, 3…39V 1A[15]
  • YL6102 - Rectifier unit, 3…39V 5A[15]
  • YL6103/00 - Regulator unit, 6…30V 250mA[15]
  • YL6103/01 - Regulator unit, 1…6V 250mA[15]
  • YL6104 - Longitudinal link for regulator unit[15]
  • YL6105 - Regulator unit, 6V 150mA[15]
88930 Relay series

Used to control relays using variable-length pulse sequences (as with telephone pulse dialing).

  • 88930/30 - Input/Output unit[15]
    Filters an input pulse string and can drive two command circuits and two relay units
    Contains 1×/48, 2×/51, and 2×/57.
  • 88930/33 - Primary pulse counting unit (dual command)[15]
    Can trigger two different signals via two different pulse sequences. The number of pulses that will trigger each command is configurable.
  • 88930/36 - Dual command unit[15]
    Adds two additional commands to the /33.
  • 88930/37 - Quad command unit[15]
    Adds four additional commands to the /33.
  • 88930/39 - Output unit[15]
    Can drive two command circuits (in /36 or /37 command units) plus two /60 relay units.
    Contains 2×/51 and 2×/57.
  • 88930/42 - Empty unit[15]
    For adding custom circuitry. Comprises an empty housing, connector, and blank circuit board.
  • 88930/48 - Pulse shaper unit for /33 (no housing)[15]
  • 88930/51 - Command preparation unit (no housing)[15]
    For providing input to command units.
  • 88930/54 - Reset unit[15]
  • 88930/57 - Relay amplifier unit (no housing)[15]
    For driving a low-impedance relay such as the /60 relay block unit.
  • 88930/60 - Relay block unit[15]
    Double-pole, double throw 250V 2A relay. Accepts a /57 relay amplifier unit.
  • 88930/64 - Power supply unit[15]
    Provides 280V 45mA, 150V 2mA, 24V 750mA, and 15V 120mA.

Combi-Element family

1-series / B890000 series
  • B893000, B164903 - Twin 3-input AND gates (orange) ("2.3A1", "2x3N1")[1][15]
  • B893001, B164904 - Twin 2-input AND gates (orange) ("2.2A1", "2x2N1")[1][15]
  • B893002, 2P72729 - Twin 3-input OR gates (orange) ("2.3O1", "23O1", "2x3P1")[1][29][15]
  • B893003, 2P72730 - Twin 2-input OR gates (orange) ("2.2O1", "22O1", "2x2P1")[1][15]
  • B894002, B164910 - Twin inverter amplifier (yellow) ("2IA1", "2.IA1", "2xIA1"[1][13])[15]
  • B894005, 2P72728 - Twin inverter amplifier (yellow) ("2IA2", "2xIA2")[1][15]
  • B894001, B164909 - Twin emitter follower (yellow) ("2EF1", 2xEF1")[1][15]
  • B894003, 2P72727 - Twin emitter follower (yellow) ("2EF2", "2xEF2")[1][15]
  • B894000, B164907 - Emitter follower/inverter amplifier (yellow) ("EF1/IA1")[1][15]
  • B895000, B164901 - Pulse shaper (Schmitt trigger + amplifier) (green) ("PS1")[1][15]
  • B895001, B164908 - One-shot multivibrator ("OS1")[1][15]
  • B895003 - One-shot multivibrator ("OS2")[15]
  • B892000, B164902 - Flip-flop (red) ("FF1")[1][15]
  • B892001, 2P72707 - Shift-register Flip-flop (red) ("FF2")[1][29][15]
  • B892002 - Flip-flop (red) ("FF3")[29][15][18]
  • B892003 - Flip-flop (red) ("FF4")[15]
  • B893004, 2P72726 - Pulse logic (orange) ("PL1", "2xPL1")[1][15]
  • B893007 - Pulse logic (orange) ("2xPL2")[15]
  • B885000, B164911 - Decade counter ("DC1")[1][15]
  • B890000 - Power amplifier ("PA1")[15]
  • B896000 - Twin selector switch for
    core memories ("2SS1")[1]
  • B893005 - Selection gate for core memories ("SG1")[1]
  • 2P72732 - Pulse generator for core memories ("PG1")[1]
  • 2P72731 - Read amplifier for core memories ("RA1")[1]
10-series
  • 2P73701 - Flip-flop ("FF10")[18][30]
  • 2P73702 - Flip-flop ("FF11")[18][30]
  • 2P73703 - Flip-flop / Bistable multivibrator with built-in trigger gates and set-reset inputs (black) ("FF12")[13][30]
  • Dual trigger gate ("2.TG13")[18][30]
  • Dual trigger gate ("2.TG14")[18][30]
  • Quadruple trigger gate ("4.TG15")[18][30]
  • Dual positive gate inverter amplifier ("2.GI10")[18][30]
  • Dual positive gate inverter amplifier ("2.GI11")[18][30]
  • Dual positive gate inverter amplifier ("2.GI12")[18][30]
  • Gate amplifier ("GA11")[18][30]
  • One-shot multivibrator ("OS11")[18][30]
  • Timer unit ("TU10")[18][30]
  • Pulse driver ("PD11")[18][30]
  • Relay driver ("RD10")[18][30]
  • Relay driver ("RD11")[30]
  • Power amplifier ("PA10")[18][30]
  • Pulse shaper ("PS10")[18][30]
  • Numerical indicator tube driver ("ID10")[30]
20-series
  • 2P73710 - ("2.GI12", "2GI12")[18]

Norbit 2 / Norbit-S family

60-series
61-series
90-series
Accessories
  • PSU61 - Power supply[19]
  • PCB60 - Printed wiring board[19]
  • MC60 - Mounting chassis[19]
  • UMC60 - Universal mounting chassis[19]
  • MB60 - Mounting bar[19]


Photo gallery

  • Examples of the 60-series NORBIT 2 family
  • Top view
    Top view
  • Bottom view
    Bottom view


  • Examples of Printed Circuit Boards that uses the 60-series NORBIT 2 family

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Mullard called these modules Combi-Element in the UK, whereas Philips and Valvo [de] just called them circuit blocks, but distinguished them from the original Norbit series.
  2. ^ Some later datasheets distinguished between the 100 kHz series and the 1-series.
  3. ^ So far, the assumed equivalence of Valvo [de]'s Norbit-S series with the Philips Norbit 2 series is based on their release date in 1967. Often, the modules of the newer families were still referred to as Norbits only.
  4. ^ The modules of the 90-series were grouped into the 60-series in early datasheets.

References

  1. ^
    Mullard Equipment Limited. November 1962 [May 1960]. Archived
    (PDF) from the original on 2018-06-20. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  2. ^
    solid-state circuits) without, at the same time, rendering obsolete existing apparatus. Transistors
    are used throughout, so that battery operation is reasonably economical, and the modules are designed to connect together compatibly in a manner suited to their functions. Norbits have long, flexible flying leads for use with terminal blocks while Combi-elements have short, stiff tinned wires suitable for fitting into printed wiring boards. […]
  3. ^
    Logacec," a Telefunken "Logistat," or a Mullard
    "Norbit" or "Combi-element." […]
  4. ^
    Mullard Equipment Limited. February 1962. Archived
    (PDF) from the original on 2018-06-20. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  5. ^
    Philips Research Laboratory, Manufacture Belge de Lampes et de Materiel Electronique (MBLE Research Laboratory). September 1962. Archived from the original on 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2018-06-18. [1]
    [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
  6. ^ "Judicial Greffe - Trademarks Database - Individual Record - NORBITS - TM 2671 - Mullard Limited". 2003-03-26 [1967-06-27]. Archived from the original on 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  7. ^ "Judicial Greffe - Trademarks Database - Individual Record - NORBIT - TM 2672 - Mullard Limited". 2003-03-26 [1967-06-27]. Archived from the original on 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  8. ^
    Elektor Electronics. 2007 (9): 76. Retrieved 2018-06-20. [8]
  9. ^ Estacord - Das universelle Bausteinsystem für kontaktlose Steuerungen (Catalog) (in German). Herxheim/Pfalz, Germany: Akkord-Radio GmbH [de].
  10. LCCN 67-23459
    . 0512.
  11. ISBN 978-3-540-57012-7
    .
  12. The Open University. pp. 223, 269, 308. Archived
    (PDF) from the original on 2018-06-20. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Wylie, Andrew (2009). "Packaged circuits". Archived from the original on 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
  14. ^ "Schakelen met de 60-serie NORBITs" (in Dutch). Philips. (NB. Green cover.)
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba Valvo-Taschenbuch (in German) (1964 ed.). Hamburg, Germany: Valvo GmbH. 1964. [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] (NB. An English version of this book was also available as Valvo Pocketbook.)
  16. ^ Mullard Combi Elements (PDF). Mullard. 1963 [May 1960]. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-06-20. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  17. Philips Zentrallaboratorium GmbH, Hamburg, Germany: Philips: 164–170. 621.374.32. Archived
    (PDF) from the original on 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  18. ^
    Philips Electronic Components and Materials Product Division (Elcoma), Eindhoven, Netherlands: Philips: 44–56. Archived
    (PDF) from the original on 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  19. ^
    Mullard Limited. March 1974. TP1428. [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]
  20. Elektuur
    (Advertisement) (in Dutch) (54). Eindhoven, Netherlands: 604.
  21. ^ NORBIT 2 - Low Priced Static Switches. Philips. 1967.
  22. ^ Norbit-S-Kompendium (in German). Hamburg, Germany: Valvo GmbH / Curtze. April 1969. (128 pages + appendix)
  23. SBN 333-13360-9
    . Retrieved 2018-07-01. (270 pages) (NB. This is based on a translation of volume I of the two-volume German edition.)
  24. ISBN 3-87145-272-6
    . (xii+327+3 pages) (NB. The German edition of volume I was published in 1969, 1971, two editions in 1972, and 1975. Volume II was published in 1970, 1972, 1973, and 1975.)
  25. N.V. Philips' Gloeilampenfabrieken, Electronic Components and Materials Division (Elcoma), Technical Publications Department. 9399 263 016 01. [19]
    (233+8 pages) (NB. There exists a fourth edition from 1974 as well.)
  26. ^ Semiconductors - Part 5 - Field-effect transistors (PDF). Electronic components and materials (Elcoma) - Philips Data Handbook. Philips. October 1980. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2018-06-19. […] COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS (GREEN SERIES) […] Part 1 - July 1979 - CM107-79 - Assemblies for industrial use PLC modules, high noise immunity logic FZ/30 series, NORbits 60-series, 61-series, 90-series, input devices, hybrid integrated circuits, peripheral devices […]
  27. ^ Schakelen met NORBITs (in Dutch). Philips. (NB. Brown cover.)
  28. ISSN 0033-7722
    . Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  29. ^ a b c Reuvers, Paul; Simons, Marc (2018-02-24) [2017-11-28]. "Circuit Blocks". www.cryptomuseum.com. Archived from the original on 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  30. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag Components and materials - Part 1: Circuit blocks, Input/Output devices (PDF). Philips Data Handbook. Philips. September 1970. 9399 261 14901. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-06-20. Retrieved 2018-06-20. (NB. Has green cover.)

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