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Description of Memory Test Setup VI, 1954 October 11

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 16

Scope and Contents

MIT DIC 6889. Project Whirlwind Memo 6M-3097. Memory Test Setup VI is an assembly of Burroughs' test equipment designed to simulate computer operation of magnetic-core memories. It makes possible the dynamic testing and evaluation of both single memory planes and completed memories of sizes up to 64x64 registers and word lengths of approximately 20 digits.

Dates

  • 1954 October 11

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 3.9 Gigabytes (4035 MB in 1835 digital files in 31 folders)

From the Collection: 56.3 Cubic Feet (189 boxes including 142 microfilm reels)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Creator

Repository Details

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