Artifact Details

Title

Flip Chip M243 module

Catalog Number

102728176

Type

Physical object

Description

Two (2) M243 modules with green board and a magenta plastic extraction handle attached by two rivets. The handle reads "DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION MAYNARD, MASSACHUSETTS " in raised letters on the solder-side. The board on the solder-side reads "8 TYPE FLIP FLOPS" along the left-edge and "M243" along the right. "CS*ABCDEFHJKLMNPRSTUV" is printed between the rivets of the handle and "FLIP CHIP" just below, component-side. A repeating "neLco" pattern is printed on the board in red. Module 1 of 2 (with 324 B incised on solder side on handle): has three black inspection stamps on the component-side, one circle and two squares. Module 2 of 2 (with 352 B incised on solder side on handle): has three black inspection stamps on the component-side; one circle, one square, and one triangle. "OCT 27 1972" is printed above FLIP CHIP on the component side.

Date

1968 ca.

Manufacturer

Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)

Place Manufactured

Maynard, Mass., U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Model number M243 Printed in white on face of handle
Other number 324 B Module 1of2: incised on solder side of handle
Other number 352 B Module 2of2: incised on solder side of handle

Dimensions

overall: 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in

Category

Component/module