Artifact Details

Title

WISC (Wisconsin Integrally Synchronized Computer) logic unit

Catalog Number

102681858

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a metal framed module with 24 vacuum tubes. Included with object is a note which was discarded and which read "intermittent". Hand written on tape on handle is "9/9/60".

Date

1951-1954

Manufacturer

Wisconsin, University of

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Other number SB12-11 Printed in red on metal frame

Dimensions

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

Category

Component/vacuum tube

Credit

Gift of Gene M. Amdahl

Lot Number

X1040.90