The MIT magnetic-core memory

Abstract

One recent development which is significantly raising the reliability of today's high-speed automatic digital computer is the multicoordinate magnetic-core memory. Two banks of 32 by 32 by 17 magnetic-core memory have been in full-time operation in the Whirlwind I Computer for some months. A description of the units and of the tests and operational data available on them will be preceded by a short review of operating principles of this type of memory.