Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind vacuum tube rack

Catalog Number

102731840

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a rack bearing 10 vacuum tube modules. Along the top and bottom edges are 5 BNC connectors There are five terminal strips on the right end. On the back are three pairs of indicator lights, one red and one clear in each pair.

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Other number L4-F Black plastic label back upper left
Other number PIUMP #263 Black plastic label back lower left
Serial number 263 Printed upper left corner

Dimensions

overall: 7 1/2 in x 26 in x 13 in

Category

Component/module