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1966- Plated Wire Memory- Univac (7/2024)Tags
UnivacDescription
Plated-wire memory was a type of computer memory developed as an alternative to magnetic-core memory. Instead of using individual ferrite cores, it utilized wires coated with a thin layer of iron-nickel alloy (permalloy) to store data. This technology was notable for its potential to be assembled by machines, which could reduce costs compared to the labor-intensive process of assembling core memory1.
Plated-wire memory was used in several UNIVAC computers, including the UNIVAC 1110 and the UNIVAC 9000 series12. It found applications in aerospace projects like the Viking Mars landers and the Voyager space probes.Acquisition
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Aug 7, 2024