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Magnetic Logic - Forgotten Technology

Jeri Ellsworth

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Intermediate. Assumes working knowledge.

471K views13 years ago2 recommendations

HardwareHistory and cultureElectronicsRetro computingCPUs and computer architecture

Jeri Ellsworth explains and demonstrates how to build logic gates using magnetic core ferrite.

How to make logic gates with square hysteresis ferrite. www.sri.com/about/timeline/magnetic-logic

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What people say. Recommended as an interesting look into historical magnetic core logic and memory technology.

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