This is an example of an integrated circuit that was produced as a result of a U.S. Air Force sponsored program, ca. mid-1980s. The program was intended to produce circuits for aerospace applications, which both switched at high speeds and also were resistant to radiation, either cosmic as might be encountered by a satellite in space, or man-made as a result of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from a nuclear explosion.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Electronics
Manufacturer
Honeywell Inc.
Dimensions
Overall: 5/16 × 1 7/16 × 1 7/8 in. (0.8 × 3.7 × 4.8cm)
Materials
Silicon
Ferrous Alloy
Ceramic
Inventory Number
A19880630000
Credit Line
Gift of Honeywell, Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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