Summary
Photograph of a computer diagram entitled "Fig.3. Data word and instruction word formats". Diagram shows the data formats for the IBM 7030 computer, also known as the 'Stretch' computer. The IBM 7030, installed in 1961 at Los Alamos, was IBM's first attempt at building a supercomputer and was the fastest computer in the world from 1961 until 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 data formats for the IBM 7030 computer.
Physical Description
Black and white photocopy of a computer block diagram.
More Information
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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, 7½ in. x 5 in., 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 68426". Title printed below the diagram: "Fig.3. Data word - and instruction word formats".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
210 mm (Length), 166 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing
