Artifact Details

Title

TX-2 Sense Amplifier module

Catalog Number

102735279

Type

Physical object

Description

The record contains 9 modules with the same 63PW581 number. They all have blue metal sides. 8 of the modules have a clear handle with one clear band and one black band. 1 of the modules has a clear handle with a dark red band and one black band. All of the serial numbers are located on the handle except the module with a dark red band and black band on the handle, which has no serial number. There are 18 connector pins at the bottom of the object. There are two circuit boards on each side comprised of various components and wires. Either the manufacturer of the bottom plastic piece "Continental" or "Winchester El. Inc." is located on the bottom where the connector pins are. The two modules with the plastic piece made in Winchester El. Inc. have a "Monobloc Trademark" on the bottom next to the connector pins. All the modules have a "Bournes Laboratory" plaque on the top side of the circuit boards. There are multiple modules with masking tape attached to the side and the handle. Three of the modules have tags attached to the handles with string.

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 18-16P The patent number is located on the plastic where the connector pins are held in place.
Other number 63PW622 They are located on both of the circuit boards.
Other number A18P The patent number is located on the plastic where the connector pins are held in place.

Dimensions

overall: 6 3/8 in x 2 in x 1 in

Category

Component/module