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Yes, at a physical level there was some commonality, but not at as high a level the question references.

In the mid 1960s, DEC sold a line of simple logic modules, known as flip chips. The PDP-7 and the original PDP-8 were built (at least partially) out of the R-series modules, though there were some custom modules created just for them (e.g. a W130 specific to the PDP-8. These were interconnected through a wire-wrap backplane, as illustrated

These modules preformed fairly simple logic function that were highly reusable, for example a R107 module implemented seven inverters (NOT gates) using discrete transistors. You can find the datasheets and documentation for the flip-chip modules in the Digital Logic Handbook.

Later versions of DEC were more integrated, with more functionality on one custom board, and as integrated circuit technology developed, a SSI digital logic chips could do everything a flip-chip could, in much less space. For comparison, a SN7404 IC implemented a six bit inverter function similar to the R107 flip-chip.

By 1969, new DEC designs began using integrated circuits rather than the discrete transistors of the older flip chip modules. The modules however remained in use for some time after this. If memory serves, the early PDP-10 and PDP-11 models also used the red-handled R-series modules as well. Those machines were in use well into the 1970s and early 1980s, so spare modules for repair were common.

Sometimes just reseating or cleaning the contacts on a module's card edge connector would fix a problem, the modules were fairly robust, and a Pink Pearl brand pencil eraser was commonly used for cleaning (with modules removed from the backplane.)

It may also be of interest to note that in the 1970s, Texas Instruments ICs such as the 74181 ALU bit-slice were used in processors produced by several different vendors, including DEC. But these did not influence the instruction sets much either.

Yes, at a physical level there was some commonality, but not at as high a level the question references.

In the mid 1960s, DEC sold a line of simple logic modules, known as flip chips. The PDP-7 and the original PDP-8 were built (at least partially) out of the R-series modules, though there were some custom modules created just for them (e.g. a W130 specific to the PDP-8. These were interconnected through a wire-wrap backplane, as illustrated

These modules preformed fairly simple logic function that were highly reusable, for example a R107 module implemented seven inverters (NOT gates) using discrete transistors. You can find the datasheets and documentation for the flip-chip modules in the Digital Logic Handbook.

Later versions of DEC processors were more integrated, with more functionality on one custom board, and as integrated circuit technology developed, a SSI digital logic chips could do everything a flip-chip could, in much less space. For comparison, a SN7404 IC implemented a six bit inverter function similar to the R107 flip-chip.

By 1969, new DEC designs began using integrated circuits rather than the discrete transistors of the older flip chip modules. The modules however remained in use for some time after this. If memory serves, the early PDP-10 and PDP-11 models also used the red-handled R-series modules as well. Those machines were in use well into the 1970s and early 1980s, so spare modules for repair were common.

Sometimes just reseating or cleaning the contacts on a module's card edge connector would fix a problem, the modules were fairly robust, and a Pink Pearl brand pencil eraser was commonly used for cleaning (with modules removed from the backplane.)

It may also be of interest to note that in the 1970s, Texas Instruments ICs such as the 74181 ALU bit-slice were used in processors produced by several different vendors, including DEC. But these did not influence the instruction sets much either.

Yes, at a physical level there was some commonality, but not at as high a level the question references.

In the mid 1960s, DEC sold a line of simple logic modules, known as flip chips. The PDP-7 and the original PDP-8 were built (at least partially) out of the R-series modules, though there were some custom modules created just for them (e.g. a W130 specific to the PDP-8. These were interconnected through a wire-wrap backplane, as illustrated

These modules preformed fairly simple logic function that were highly reusable, for example a R107 module implemented seven inverters (NOT gates) using discrete transistors. You can find the datasheets and documentation for the flip-chip modules in the Digital Logic Handbook.

Later versions of DEC were more integrated, with more functionality on one custom board, and as integrated circuit technology developed, a SSI digital logic chips could do everything a flip-chip could, in much less space. For comparison, a SN7404 IC implemented a six bit inverter function similar to the R107 flip-chip.

By 1969, new DEC designs began using integrated circuits rather than the discrete transistors of the older flip chip modules. The modules however remained in use for some time after this. If memory serves, the early PDP-10 and PDP-11 models also used the red-handled R-series modules as well. Those machines were in use well into the 1970s and early 1980s, so spare modules for repair were common.

Sometimes just reseating or cleaning the contacts on a module's card edge connector would fix a problem, the modules were fairly robust, and a Pink Pearl brand pencil eraser was commonly used for cleaning (with modules removed from the backplane.)

Yes, at a physical level there was some commonality, but not at as high a level the question references.

In the mid 1960s, DEC sold a line of simple logic modules, known as flip chips. The PDP-7 and the original PDP-8 were built (at least partially) out of the R-series modules, though there were some custom modules created just for them (e.g. a W130 specific to the PDP-8. These were interconnected through a wire-wrap backplane, as illustrated

These modules preformed fairly simple logic function that were highly reusable, for example a R107 module implemented seven inverters (NOT gates) using discrete transistors. You can find the datasheets and documentation for the flip-chip modules in the Digital Logic Handbook.

Later versions of DEC were more integrated, with more functionality on one custom board, and as integrated circuit technology developed, a SSI digital logic chips could do everything a flip-chip could, in much less space. For comparison, a SN7404 IC implemented a six bit inverter function similar to the R107 flip-chip.

By 1969, new DEC designs began using integrated circuits rather than the discrete transistors of the older flip chip modules. The modules however remained in use for some time after this. If memory serves, the early PDP-10 and PDP-11 models also used the red-handled R-series modules as well. Those machines were in use well into the 1970s and early 1980s, so spare modules for repair were common.

Sometimes just reseating or cleaning the contacts on a module's card edge connector would fix a problem, the modules were fairly robust, and a Pink Pearl brand pencil eraser was commonly used for cleaning (with modules removed from the backplane.)

It may also be of interest to note that in the 1970s, Texas Instruments ICs such as the 74181 ALU bit-slice were used in processors produced by several different vendors, including DEC. But these did not influence the instruction sets much either.

Yes, at a physical level there was some commonality, but not at as high a level the question references.

In the mid 1960s, DEC sold a line of simple logic modules, known as flip chips. The PDP-7 and the original PDP-8 were built (at least partially) out of the R-series modules, though there were some custom modules created just for them (e.g. a W130 specific to the PDP-8. These were interconnected through a wire-wrap backplane, as illustrated

These modules preformed fairly simple logic function that were highly reusable, for example a R107 module implemented seven inverters (i.e. NOT gates) using discrete transistors. You can find the datasheets and documentation for the flip-chip modules in the Digital Logic Handbook.

Later versions of PDP-8 systems were more integrated, with more functionality on one custom board, and as integrated circuit technology developed, a SSI digital logic chips could do everything a flip-chip could, in much less space. For comparison, a SN7404 IC implemented a six bit inverter function similar to the R107 flip-chip.

By 1969, new DEC designs began using integrated circuits rather than the discrete transistors of the older flip chip modules. The modules however remained in use for some time after this. If memory serves, the early PDP-10 and PDP-11 models also used the red-handled R-series modules as well. Those machines were in use well into the 1970s and early 1980s, so spare modules for repair were common.

Sometimes just reseating or cleaning the contacts on a module's card edge connector would fix a problem, the modules were fairly robust, and a Pink Pearl brand pencil eraser was commonly used for cleaning (with modules removed from the backplane.)

Yes, at a physical level there was some commonality, but not at as high a level the question references.

In the mid 1960s, DEC sold a line of simple logic modules, known as flip chips. The PDP-7 and the original PDP-8 were built (at least partially) out of the R-series modules, though there were some custom modules created just for them (e.g. a W130 specific to the PDP-8. These were interconnected through a wire-wrap backplane, as illustrated

These modules preformed fairly simple logic function that were highly reusable, for example a R107 module implemented seven inverters (NOT gates) using discrete transistors. You can find the datasheets and documentation for the flip-chip modules in the Digital Logic Handbook.

Later versions of DEC were more integrated, with more functionality on one custom board, and as integrated circuit technology developed, a SSI digital logic chips could do everything a flip-chip could, in much less space. For comparison, a SN7404 IC implemented a six bit inverter function similar to the R107 flip-chip.

By 1969, new DEC designs began using integrated circuits rather than the discrete transistors of the older flip chip modules. The modules however remained in use for some time after this. If memory serves, the early PDP-10 and PDP-11 models also used the red-handled R-series modules as well. Those machines were in use well into the 1970s and early 1980s, so spare modules for repair were common.

Sometimes just reseating or cleaning the contacts on a module's card edge connector would fix a problem, the modules were fairly robust, and a Pink Pearl brand pencil eraser was commonly used for cleaning (with modules removed from the backplane.)