Artifact Details

Title

SAGE logic module

Catalog Number

102731957

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a module with 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 14 printed circuit boards, all of which are wired to 3 male connectors at the bottom of the chassis. There are 3 IBM inspection stamps on the chassis.

Date

1958

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 000400 The number is stamped on the chassis.
Other number 3087615 The number is stamped on the chassis.
Other number 6537 The number is hand written on a circular paper sticker that is located on the inside of the handle.
Other number B02 E G The number is printed on a paper label that is attached to the handle.
Other number D 3087615 000400 The number is printed on a paper label that is attached to the handle.

Dimensions

overall: 2 5/8 in x 18 1/2 in x 16 1/2 in

Category

Component/vacuum tube

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82