Artifact Details

Title

WISC (Wisconsin Integrally Synchronized Computer) logic unit

Catalog Number

102681834

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a metal framed module bearing 11 vacuum tubes. Handwritten on masking tape on one handle "9/20/60 FJK".

Date

1951-1954

Manufacturer

Wisconsin, University of

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Other number SK AA2-2 Stamped in red between tubes

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.

Category

Component/vacuum tube

Credit

Gift of Gene M. Amdahl

Lot Number

X1040.90