Artifact Details

Title

Magnetic core memory, 4K

Catalog Number

X652.86

Type

Physical object

Description

Magnetic core memory in heavy metal case. Thought to be the prototype memory for the Viking Mars lander.

Date

ca. 1975

Manufacturer

Electromagnetic Memories, Inc.

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Serial number 100011

Dimensions

4 x 12 x 18 in.

Category

Memory/core

Credit

Gift of Ralph Graves

Lot Number

X652.86