Artifact Details

Title

SAGE logic module

Catalog Number

102731941

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a module with nine sockets, three of which are populated with vacuum tubes and six of which are plugged. The sockets are framed by a metal handle. Attached to the handle is a chassis containing 12 printed circuit boards, which are wired to the 3 male connectors at the bottom. There are two IBM inspection stamps.

Date

ca. 1958

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 000169 Stamped on the chassis
Other number 3087035 Stamped on the chassis
Other number 6061-6062 Handwritten on a sticker on the inside 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