Artifact Details

Title

WISC (Wisconsin Integrally Synchronized Computer) logic unit

Catalog Number

102681848

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a metal framed module with 6 vacuum tubes. Handwritten on tape on handle reads "11-29-60".

Date

1951-1954

Manufacturer

Wisconsin, University of

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Other number 11-29-60 Handwritten on tape on handle
Other number 8K 3-5 Printed on metal frame

Dimensions

overall: 7 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in

Category

Component/vacuum tube

Credit

Gift of Gene M. Amdahl

Lot Number

X1040.90