Artifact Details

Title

TX-0/ TX-2 5 pin socket

Catalog Number

102732662

Type

Physical object

Description

The record contains a bag of 5 pin sockets. There is a plastic component with a flat hexagonal shaped top and cylindrical threaded bottom. The plastic contains 5 pins that extend beyond the component's threaded cylinder. The threads on the cylinder are used to attach 2 washers and a hex nut. The majority of the sockets in the bag have the two washers and a hex nut attached. There are both silver and gold colored hex nuts and washers present in the bag.

Date

1958 ca.

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Other number C5-20S Printed on the plastic on the side of socket without pins.

Dimensions

overall: 1/2 in x 3/4 in x 3/4 in; overall: 10 in x 6 in x 4 in

Category

Component/connector

Credit

Gift of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)

Lot Number

XD154.75