Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind module

Catalog Number

102731978

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" and "POSITIVE OUTPUT."

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 01850 Stamped on a sticker attached to the top
Other number C9-6 P19 Written on a paper tag attached to the handle
Serial number 23 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