Artifact Details

Title

SAGE logic module

Catalog Number

102731940

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a module with 9 sockets, all of which are populated, with vacuum tubes of varying size. The sockets are framed by a metal handle. Attached to the handle is a chassis containing 14 printed circuit boards, which are wired to the 3 male connectors at the bottom. There are four IBM inspection stamps.

Date

ca. 1958

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 000370 Stamped on the chassis
Other number 16 Handwritten in pencil on the handle between the third and fourth socket from the left.
Other number 3087615 Stamped on the chassis
Other number 6537 Handwritten on a round sticker on the inside of the handle, it stuck over a sticker with the numbers _0907
Other number B02 E J Typed on a paper label at the front of the handle
Other number D 3087615 000370 Typed on a paper label at the front of the handle

Dimensions

overall: 2 3/4 in x 18 1/2 in x 17 in

Category

Component/vacuum tube

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82