Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind module

Catalog Number

102731977

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. Embossed on top of unit is "CONTROL PULSE OUTPUT." A screw and washer used to attach the handle apparently fell out. They have been separately packaged and attached to the object. An inspection tag with a date of 4/21/53 has been attached to the object.

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Other number C11-6 P9 Written on a paper tag attached to the object
Serial number 113 Embossed on a plate attached to the top

Dimensions

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

Category

Component/vacuum tube

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82