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'''Duotronics''' was a form of [[23rd century]] [[computer]] [[technology]] designed by the [[Federation]] [[Doctor]] [[Richard Daystrom]] in [[2243]]. ({{TOS|The Ultimate Computer}}) It succeeded circuitry that used components such as [[resistor]]s and [[transistor]]s. ({{VOY|Bride of Chaotica!}}) |
'''Duotronics''' was a form of [[23rd century]] [[computer]] [[technology]] designed by the [[Federation]] [[Doctor]] [[Richard Daystrom]] in [[2243]]. ({{TOS|The Ultimate Computer}}) It succeeded circuitry that used components such as [[resistor]]s and [[transistor]]s. ({{VOY|Bride of Chaotica!}}) |
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The technology was used aboard {{ShipClass|Constitution}} [[starship]]s in the mid-[[23rd century]], including the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}, in such systems as the ship's [[sensor array]]. ({{DS9|Trials and Tribble-ations}}) Daystrom's achievements with this system ultimately earned him the [[Nobel Prize|Nobel]] and [[Zee-Magnees Prize]]s. ({{TOS|The Ultimate Computer}}) |
The technology was used aboard {{ShipClass|Constitution}} [[starship]]s in the mid-[[23rd century]], including the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}, in such systems as the ship's [[sensor array]]. ({{DS9|Trials and Tribble-ations}}) Daystrom's achievements with this system ultimately earned him the [[Nobel Prize|Nobel]] and [[Zee-Magnees Prize]]s. ({{TOS|The Ultimate Computer}}) |
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A duotronic-based data-input bridge console
Duotronics was a form of 23rd century computer technology designed by the Federation Doctor Richard Daystrom in 2243. (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer") It succeeded circuitry that used components such as resistors and transistors. (VOY: "Bride of Chaotica!")
The technology was used aboard Template:ShipClass starships in the mid-23rd century, including the USS Enterprise, in such systems as the ship's sensor array. (DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations") Daystrom's achievements with this system ultimately earned him the Nobel and Zee-Magnees Prizes. (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
In 2268, Daystrom developed a new multitronic system which was to supersede the older duotronic system. However, tests for the new M-5 computer failed and the duotronic system remained. (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
Possessing knowledge no more current than the late 23rd century technology, Ard'rian McKenzie thought that perhaps Data possessed a duotronic brain. He in fact had a positronic brain. (TNG: "The Ensigns of Command") Within the Federation, Duotronic systems were ultimately replaced by isolinear circuitry in the 24th century. (TNG: "Relics")
Other cultures still utilized duotronic-based technology during the 2370s. The Druoda incorporated duotronic systems in their Series 5 long-range tactical armor unit. When one was discovered by the crew of the USS Voyager, it attempted to communicate with The Doctor using duotronic algorithms. (VOY: "Warhead")