Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind 302 accumulator

Catalog Number

102729348

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a large metal panel with 31 BNC connectors and one multi-pin male connector. There are sockets for 28 vacuum tubes of which 11 are populated. On the back of the panel there are two sets of clear indicator lights.

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 302-Accumulator#13 Written on a card that is taped to the panel
Other number A5-5 Written on a sticker on the back of the panel
Other number NR3703-BOX1-#1 Written on a card that is taped to the panel
Serial number SERIAL #13 Etched on the front of the panel

Dimensions

overall: 27 1/2 in x 26 in x 8 1/2 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82