Artifact Details

Title

DYSEAC logic module

Catalog Number

102735178

Type

Physical object

Description

This logic module belongs to the DYSEAC computer (Second Standards Electronic Automation Computer). It is built on a long metal chassis like a box. The top of the chassis has six 7-pin miniature tube sockets and 4 octal tube sockets. Some of the octal sockets have plug ins with glass encapsulated diodes soldered to them. The bottom of the chassis has 2 large 12 blade connectors and 2 coaxial connectors. Inside the box numerous resistors and capacitors are wired to the various sockets, along with several chassis-length bus-looking wires.

Date

ca. 1954

Manufacturer

Technitrol

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Model number 171 Stamped into a metal label on one end of the unit
Serial number 19 Stamped into a metal label on one end of the unit

Dimensions

overall: 6 1/2 in x 36 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of David Hartsig

Lot Number

X2489.2003