Summary
Photograph of a diagram entitled "Figure 7. Block diagram of the counting circuit in the Z3 machine". Diagram shows the counting circuit in either the Zuse Z3 or Zuse Z4 computer. Konrad Zuse built the Z3, in Germany in 1941. The Z4 was built in 1944. Zuse rebuilt the Z3 between 1960 and 1961. This diagram is probably related to the 1960s model.
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 counting circuit of the Zuse Z3 computer.
Physical Description
Black and white photographic print of a computer programming 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 68402". Printed below diagram: "Figure 7. Block diagram of the circuit in the Z3 machine." Handwritten in black ink on reverse: "Zuse Z4 Structure".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
208 mm (Length), 161 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing