Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind Stack 1B

Catalog Number

102729333

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a metal panel apparently designed to bolt to a larger object. On the front of the panel are one multi-position switch, two continuous switches, a toggle switch, and a BNC connector. Some of the control covers are missing. Sample control labels include POLARITY, PULSE, and COARSE FREQUENCY. A label etched on the front of the object reads MULTIVIBRATOR PULSE GENERATOR. On the front of the object is a red and silver logo [B] that might be a Burroughs label.

Date

1951

Identifying Numbers

Other number TYPE 1001 BW Etched on the front of the object

Dimensions

overall: 3 1/2 in x 19 in x 3 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82