Summary
Photograph of a computer diagram entitled "PERIPHERAL SUBSYSTEM - 6600 PPU Arrangement". The diagram relates to the arrangement of peripheral processing units in the CDC 6600 computer which was manufactured by Control Data Corporation and came into use in 1964.
This is one of a set of photographs showing computers, computer components, computer structure diagrams and computer programmimg instructions, probably used as aids in teaching computing subjects. The diagrams and instructions relate to several pioneer models and systems of stored program computers dating back as far as the 1950s and including CSIRAC (originally known as CSIR Mark 1), Cirrus, Atlas, IBM System/360 , CDC 6600 System, and Illiac IV.
Description of Content
Block diagram showing the Pulse Processing Unit [PPU] of the CDC 6600 supercomputer.
Physical Description
Black and white photographic print of a computing block diagram.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Steve & Connie Kormas, 22 Feb 2001
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Creator
Dr Trevor Pearcey, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950s-1960s
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Museum Victoria catalogue reference handwritten in black pencil on reverse at lower right: "MM 68362". Photographic paper manufacturer's multiple imprint in black ink on reverse: "PAPIER / FABRIQUE / PAR KODAK". Handwritten in blue ink on reverse: "6600 PPU Arrangement". Title printed in black ink above diagram: "PERIPHERAL SUBSYSTEM".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
215 mm (Length), 165 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing
