Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind module

Catalog Number

102732040

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a module with two vacuum tube sockets that are both populated. Four phenolic boards are attached to 2 male connectors on the bottom. Embossed on top of unit is "CONTROL PULSE OUTPUT" and "POSITIVE OUTPUT."

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 11 Written on a paper label attached to the handle
Other number C9-6 P4 Written on a paper label attached to the handle
Serial number 38 Embossed on a plate attached to the object

Dimensions

overall: 2 in x 6 1/8 in x 10 1/2 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of Bill Wolf

Lot Number

X1256.96