Identity area
Reference code
Heritage collection CERN-OBJ-CERN-OBJ-IT-024
Title
CDC 6600 Cordwood Module
Date(s)
- 1964 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Object
Context area
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The CDC 6600 cordwood module containing 64 silicon transistors. The module was mounted between two plates that were cooled conductive by a refrigeration unit via the front panel. The construction of this module uses the cord method, so called because the resistors seem to be stacked like cord between the two circuit boards in order to obtain a high density. The 6600 model contained nearly 6,000 such modules.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Public
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
2 cm 8,5 cm 8 cm
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
On loan, 513-R-052.
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
CDS number
2273012
