The application of Forth engines as coprocessors for the Macintosh computer

Abstract

Implementations of the FORTH language in silicon provide a powerful platform for the development of intelligent coprocessor cards for use in multiprocessor control systems. The Macintosh II family of personal computers provides an equally powerful platform to host the development and application of FORTH coprocessor. This paper gives a brief description of the hardware and software advantages of combining high performance FORTH Engines with high performance desktop computing to implement multiproeessing systems.