Vintage Ampex 16k Ferrite Core Memory Circuit Boards:
• The copper wireisactually woven like cloth and has very tiny magnetic ferrite toroids forindividual storage of each ‘bit’ of information (you can literally see allthe bits!)
• Two layer board (easilyseparates), with the actual core memory protected between the boards (seedisplay)
• Amazing part of computerhistory – rare collector item for vintage computer buffs in addition to being afascinating display item for anyone appreciating unbelievable micro-weavingcraftsmanship
• Pictures summary:
1. Top Control Circuit board
2. Bottom Ferrite Core Memory board
3. Bottom Ferrite Core Memory board (protective cover removed, core exposed)
4. Close up of the Ferrite Core Memory 16k x 18 bit array
5. Close up of the two-board pin/socket interface (appear to be gold plated connectors)
6. Zoom view of the ferrite core memory - you can see the individual cores & wiring (taken through a Zeiss microscope)
Price is $160 ea (includes free shipping in US domestic)