Razdan-3 historic computer
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Razdan-3 historic computer
Historic computer. View of the control desk of a Razdan-3 computer. The Razdan-3 machines were designed at the Yerevan Research Institute in Armenia in 1966. It was capable of up to 20, 000 operations per second (20 kiloflops), about half a million times slower than a modern desktop computer. Razdan-3 used ferrite core memory and stored data on magnetic tapes. Instructions were input using punched tape or punched cards. Photographed at the Moscow Polytechnic Institute in 2008
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1966 Armenian Computer Digital Early Horizontal Mainframe Museum Russia Russian Soviet
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This print showcases the remarkable Razdan-3 historic computer, offering a glimpse into the early days of computing technology. The image captures the control desk of this groundbreaking machine, which was designed at the Yerevan Research Institute in Armenia back in 1966. Despite its age, the Razdan-3 boasted an impressive capability of up to 20,000 operations per second (20 kiloflops). However, when compared to modern desktop computers, it operated at a speed that was about half a million times slower. This stark contrast highlights just how far we have come in terms of technological advancement. The Razdan-3 utilized ferrite core memory and stored data on magnetic tapes – methods that are now considered archaic by today's standards. Inputting instructions into this historical computer involved using punched tape or punched cards. Photographed at the Moscow Polytechnic Institute in 2008, this image offers us a rare opportunity to witness one of these pioneering machines up close. It serves as a reminder of our rich technological history and pays homage to the ingenuity and innovation that paved the way for our modern digital world. This photograph is part of Science Photo Library's collection and provides valuable insights into Russian and Armenian contributions to computing during the mid-20th century.
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