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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!}})
The '''duotronic''' [[computer]] system was designed by [[Doctor]] [[Richard Daystrom]] in [[2243]]. It was used aboard [[Constitution class|''Constitution''-class]] [[starship]]s in the mid-[[23rd century]], including the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']]. 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 {{class|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}})
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]]")
 
   
 
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}})
Among the systems using duotronic technology aboard ''Enterprise'' was its [[sensor array]]. ([[DS9]]: "[[Trials and Tribble-ations]]") The duotronic system was ultimately replaced by [[isolinear circuitry]] in the [[24th century]]. ([[TNG]]: "[[Relics]]")
 
   
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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}})
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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 algorithm]]s. ({{VOY|Warhead}})
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===See also===
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* [[Duotronic probe]]
   
 
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Revision as of 02:53, 4 April 2016

File:Constitution class bridge console.jpg

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 Constitution-class 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")

See also