Artifact Details

Title

SAGE logic module

Catalog Number

102731955

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, all of which are wired to 3 male connectors at the bottom of the chassis. There are two IBM inspection stamps on the chassis.

Date

1958

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 000465 The number is stamped on the chassis.
Other number 3087051 The number is stamped on the chassis.
Other number 6087 The number is hand written on a circular sticker on the inside of the handle. It is affixed to another circular sticker with numbers that are unreadable.
Other number 6088 The number is hand written on a circular sticker on the inside of the handle. It is affixed to another circular sticker with numbers that are unreadable.
Other number B02 K J HTHe number is printed on a paper label that is attached to the handle.
Other number D 3087051 000465 The number is printed on a paper label that is attached to the handle.

Dimensions

overall: 2 5/8 in x 18 1/2 in x 16 1/2 in

Category

Component/vacuum tube

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82