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Teaching Slide - Arithmetic Processing Unit Block Diagram, CSIRAC Computer, Trevor Pearcey, 1959-1992
Reg. No: MM 068454
- Summary:
- Block diagram showing layout of the arithmetic processing unit in the CSIRAC computer, Australia's first stored-program computer.
CSIRAC, originally known as CSIR Mark 1, was built by the Commonwealth Council for Scientific and Industrial Research [CSIR], Sydney, in 1949 and was the fourth computer in the world. It was later transferred to the University of Melbourne. Designed by Trevor Pearcey and engineered by Maston Beard, CSIRAC completed more than 1000 projects by the time it was turned off in 1964. It is currently housed at Museum Victoria.
This is one of a set of 35mm slides 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, Cirrus, Atlas, IBM System/360, CDC 6600 System, and Illiac IV. - Description:
- 35mm colour slide
- Description Of Content:
- Computer programming diagram showing the Arithmetical Unit for the CSIRAC Computer.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Steve & Connie Kormas, 2001
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 2 mm (Height), 50 mm (Width), 50 mm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | computer programming, computer engineering, computer software, computers, computing |
| Themes this item is part of: | Information & Communication Collection, CSIRAC Collection, Trevor Pearcey, Computer Engineer & CSIRAC Specialist (1919-1998), Trevor Pearcey, 1919 - 1998: a brief biography, Trevor Pearcey & the First Australian Computer: A Lost Opportunity?, Trevor Pearcey & the First Australian Computer: A Lost Opportunity? |
| Primary Classification: | COMPUTING & CALCULATING |
| Secondary Classification: | Digital Computing |
| Tertiary Classification: | drawings |
| Format: | Slide: Colour; 35 mm |
| Creator: | Dr Trevor Pearcey, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950s-1960s |
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Information & Communication Collection
- CSIRAC Collection
- Trevor Pearcey, Computer Engineer & CSIRAC Specialist (1919-1998)
- Trevor Pearcey, 1919 - 1998: a brief biography
- Trevor Pearcey & the First Australian Computer: A Lost Opportunity?
- Trevor Pearcey & the First Australian Computer: A Lost Opportunity?
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