Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind 601 check register

Catalog Number

102731706

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a large metal circuit carrier with a phenolic board mounted underneath. It has 9 vacuum tube sockets, 3 are populated. Various BNC jacks and a multiconductor connector are mounted on the top. The string "404 COMPARISON REGISTER" printed in red on the top and the bottom.The string "404 IN-OUT DELAY COUNTER SERIAL #21" is engraved into a black/white plastic name plate that appears to have been affixed to the top, covering the printed labeling.

Date

1951

Identifying Numbers

Serial number 21 Printed in white on the top and bottom of the object

Dimensions

overall: 8 1/4 in x 26 in x 11 3/4 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82