What is it?

Hey there! Did you know that back in 1961, a super cool computer called the PACE TR-48 was created by Electronic Associates? This computer was like a mini powerhouse - big enough to solve tricky engineering problems, but small enough to sit on a desk in a laboratory! The PACE TR-48 had 48 amplifiers, meaning it could do lots of things at once. It also had the widest bandwidth of any desktop computer at the time, which is pretty impressive! It could do things in an iterative way and had the ability to handle multiple scales of problems. Plus, it was super fast and could do things over and over really quickly. One of the coolest things about the PACE TR-48 was that it had solid state readout - meaning it used a special kind of technology to show information. It also had removable patch panels, which made it really flexible for different tasks. And even though it was powerful, it didn't use up too much electricity! The PACE TR-48 was used in lots of different fields like aero-space, biomedical, chemical engineering, and food technology. It was like the superhero of computers, helping scientists and engineers solve all kinds of problems. Pretty amazing, right?

Where is it?

You can find it at The National Museum of Computing

Games and Simulation Gallery

When can I see it?

You can see this right now!

Can I collect it?

Yes! You can collect this item until 07/12/2029