Artifact Details

Title

SAGE logic module

Catalog Number

102731945

Type

Physical object

Description

The module has nine 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 11 printed circuit boards, which are wired to the 3 male connectors at the bottom. There are four IBM inspection stamps.

Date

November 1956

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 002479 Stamped on the chassis
Other number 3087607 Stamped on the chassis
Other number 6543-6545 Handwritten on a round paper sticker on the inside of the handle.
Other number B02 B P Typed on a paper label at the front of the handle.
Other number D 3087607 002479 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