• 1966

Hardware Description

It is specifically designed to handle ultra-high-speed data processing for scientific applications such as space exploration, theoretical astromony, sub-atomic physics and global weather forecasting.

The Model 91's immense computing power results from a combination of several key factors, including:
1.Advanced circuits that switch in billionths of a second;

2.High-density circuit packaging techniques; and

3.A high degree of concurrency, or parallel operations.

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  • Model Number:

    System/360 Model 91
  • Manufacturer:

  • Hardware Type:

    Computer - Mainframe
  • Manufacture Year:

    1966
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