Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind module

Catalog Number

102732190

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. Printed on the top of unit is "CONTROL PULSE OUTPUT". There are labels for all the jacks and labels identifying tubes.

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Serial number 140 Stamped in white at the top

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