Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind vacuum tube module

Catalog Number

102731793

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a module with two vacuum tube sockets that are both populated. Four phenolic boards are attached to 2 male connectors on the bottom. Engraved on top of unit is "CONTROL PULSE OUTPUT" and "POSITIVE OUTPUT." The object has a paper tag attached that reads, "C11-6 P7."

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Serial number 115 Embossed on the top of the object

Dimensions

overall: 2 in x 6 1/8 in x 10 1/2 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82