Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind program register 103

Catalog Number

102731723

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a medium-size metal panel with 9 BNC connectors and one multi-pin male connector. There are sockets for 8 vacuum tubes of which 6 are populated. One set of clear indicator lights is attached to the object. Etched on the object on both the bottom and the top is "301 register."

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Other number A15-5 Written on a sticker attached to the back of the object
Serial number SERIAL #15 Etched on the front of the object

Dimensions

overall: 11 1/2 in x 26 in x 8 1/2 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82