Artifact Details

Title

SAGE logic module

Catalog Number

102731782

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a module with nine sockets, all of which are populated with vacuum tubes of varying size. The sockets are framed by a metal handle. Attached to the handle is a chassis containing 11 printed circuit boards, which are wired to the 3 male connectors at the bottom. There are four IBM inspection stamps.

Date

November 1956

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 002475 Stamped on the chassis
Other number 3087607 Stamped on the chassis
Other number 6543-6545 Handwritten on round sticker on the inside of the handle
Other number B02 B T Typed on a paper label on the front of the handle
Other number D 3087607 002475 Typed on a paper label on the front of the handle

Dimensions

overall: 2 3/4 in x 18 1/2 in x 17 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82