Artifact Details

Title

Multiplexer switch 1578C system building block

Catalog Number

102728501

Type

Physical object

Description

The object consists of a green board surrounded by an aluminum frame and a blue plastic connector. On one side there are several neatly arranged components consisting on transistory, capacitors, covered wires, and resistors of varying type. There are two round inspection stamps in the corner. The solder side contains a printed grid A-Z. The associated specs have been moved to archives.

Date

1963 ca.

Manufacturer

Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)

Place Manufactured

Maynard, Mass.

Identifying Numbers

Model number 1578 C Printed in solder near the insertion end of the board
Other number 1578 Stamped into the face of the aluminum frame
Serial number 0224758 Stamped into the side of the aluminum frame

Dimensions

overall: 1/4 in x 4 1/2 in x 7 in

Category

Component/module