Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind vacuum tube module

Catalog Number

102731791

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a module with two vacuum tube sockets that are both populated. Four phenolic boards are attached to 2 male connectors on the bottom. Embossed on top of unit is "CONTROL PULSE OUTPUT" and "POSITIVE OUTPUT." The object has a paper inspection tag attached with a date of 9/21/53.

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Other number C11-6 P6 Written on a paper tag attached to the object
Serial number 116 Embossed on the top of the object

Dimensions

overall: 2 in x 6 1/8 in x 10 1/2 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82