Artifact Details

Title

WISC (Wisconsin Integrally Synchronized Computer) logic unit

Catalog Number

102681856

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a metal-framed module with 11 vacuum tubes.

Date

1951-1954

Manufacturer

Wisconsin, University of

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Other number RS-2 Printed in yellow on metal frame

Dimensions

overall: 7 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in

Category

Component/vacuum tube

Credit

Gift of Gene M. Amdahl

Lot Number

X1040.90