CHM Revolution

Date Introduced

1959

Photographer

Richards, Mark

Dimensions

3/8 x 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.

Manufacturer

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

Copyright Owner

© Mark Richards

Location

United States

Keywords

Discrete; Printed circuit; transistor

Object ID

102626596

Even after SLT circuits were introduced, conventional discrete-transistor SMS components were still used in lower-speed applications. SMS was bulkier, but less expensive for the same function.