Development of computer components and systems
W. S. Elliott · 1952
Work has been proceeding at Elliott Brothers Research Laboratories since 1948 on high-speed digital computing and data transmission techniques. The work was originally directed towards one particular special purpose high-speed computing project, although it was hoped from the beginning that techniques and designs for general purpose machines would evolve naturally from the programme. Since the inception of this work there have been changes in the policy of the original project, together with additional commitments for new digital projects. Circuit and technique developments for these projects have resulted in the evolution of a range of sub-units from which a wide variety computers may be constructed without further development.