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Computer History Museum: Core Memory

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of Core Memory, a reliable high-speed storage device developed during the 1950s. The various memory artifacts are on display at the Computer History Museum. This site provides a glimpse into the development of the...
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Computer History Museum: Magnetic Tapes

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history covering Magnetic Tapes, initially used in the 1950s to replace punched cards, and used primarily today as a backup device. The artifact is on display at the Computer History Museum. This site provides a glimpse into the...
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Computer History Museum: Delay Line Memory

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of Delay Line Memory, a slower serial based design. This site provides a glimpse into the development of the information age from their large collection warehoused in the Computer History Museum located in Mountain...
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Computer History Museum: Williams Tube Memory

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of Williams Tube Memory, the first randam-access memory used by many first generation computers. The various memory artifacts are on display at the Computer History Museum. This site provides a glimpse into the...
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Computer History Museum: Model 7094 Console

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of the Model 7094 Console, a transistor computer used in the NASA Apollo space program. The machine is on display at the Computer History Museum. This site provides a glimpse into the development of the information age...
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Computer History Museum: Magnetic Disks

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history covering magnetic disks, developed as efficient random access memory device. Additionally, a discussion on how a disk drive works is provided. The artifacts are on display at the Computer History Museum. This site...
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Computer History Museum: I Cs, Microprocessors, & Memory

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of ICs, Microprocessors, and Memory, describing the breakthroughs in technology design that dramatically reduced the size, power requirements, and cost of a computer. The various Integrated Circuit artifacts are on...
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Computer History Museum: Integrated Circuits

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description on the design of Integrated Circuits along with images showcasing the assorted types. The various Integrated Circuit artifacts are on display at the Computer History Museum. This site provides a glimpse into the...
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Computer History Museum: The Origin of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
The origin of the Internet can be traced back to the ARPANET project allowing scientists to share information between computers. As the popularity grew advancements were made in usability. This site provides a glimpse into the...