Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind 601 check register

Catalog Number

102731830

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a large metal circuit carier 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

Other number F1-6 Hand written on a white paper label on underside of unit.
Serial number 27 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