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Lot #9140
Apollo IBM Saturn V Instrument Unit Chip

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Description

An IBM gold and ceramic flat-pack integrated circuit chip, .25" x .25", contained in a Lucite paperweight display measuring 2.75" x 3.75" x 1", with images of the Saturn V moon rocket at launch, and three computer personnel overlooking an IBM model 7090 Saturn flight simulation computer with an IBM magnetic tape storage unit shown behind them. This chip has been identified as a ULD (unit logic device), which is part of the Page Assembly Cards of the LVDC (launch vehicle digital computer) used in the Saturn V Instrument Unit; these were typical of the types of Military Grade Integrated Circuits that were used in the IBM model 7090 Saturn flight simulation computer for the NASA Apollo moon missions. In fine condition, with light wear to Lucite.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space Exploration
  • Dates: #634 - Ended April 21, 2022