Computer History Museum

Monsoon dataflow machine

Object is a tall metal cabinet containing four identical groups of modules. Each group has one tape cartridge drive and six circuit modules. The circuit modules each have a seven digit alpha-numeric display and twelve pilot lights. The six modules in each segment are labeled PE MONSOON (2), IS MONSOON (2), and SWITCH MONSOON (2). The modules are connected by shielded ribbon cables. Link to a presentation that contains a photograph of the front panel: http://csg.csail.mit.edu/6.827/handouts/L22-DF3-DynamicDataflow.pdf Link for summary at IEEE Xplore Digital Library: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=128471.

Monsoon dataflow machine - Image 1
Monsoon dataflow machine - Image 2
Monsoon dataflow machine - Image 3
Monsoon dataflow machine - Image 4
Monsoon dataflow machine - Image 5

Item Details

Date
1990 (Made)
Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102733836
Other identifying number
M016001 (serial number)
Organization
Motorola, Inc. (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Manufacturer)
Category
Supercomputer
Weight
1300 (lb)
Dimension
53w x 78 1/2h x 33l (in)
134.62w x 199.39h x 83.82l (cm)