MLLE - A Microprocessor Based Large Logging Experimentation System

MLLE is a system for on-line data acquisition as well as off-line data analysis. Several microprocessors are connected to a large data memory via an asynchronous bus. Each processor performs only one task and handles the data in parallel with the other microprocessors. The communication between the processors is done via a control bus. Dedicated processors act as interfaces to CAMAC and to a host computer, respectively. The host computer performs tasks like tape handling, graphic display, and user communication, whereas all time critical jobs are done by the MLLE processors.