Statements (195)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:computer
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| gptkbp:architecture |
Decimal
Vacuum tube architecture fixed program architecture |
| gptkbp:circuit |
Binary
|
| gptkbp:clock_speed |
100 k Hz
|
| gptkbp:completed |
1945
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| gptkbp:components |
gptkb:memory
Capacitors Resistors Relays Vacuum tubes Electronic components Wiring control unit input unit output unit arithmetic unit |
| gptkbp:cooling_system |
Air-cooled
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in documentaries
influenced popular culture Inspiration for future generations of engineers Symbol of technological advancement subject of books Subject of documentaries and books inspired future generations of engineers Symbol of early computing technology Featured in films about computing history |
| gptkbp:data_bus_width |
10 decimal digits
|
| gptkbp:decommissioned |
gptkb:1955
|
| gptkbp:deployment |
1946
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| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:J._Presper_Eckert
gptkb:John_W._Mauchly |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:J._Presper_Eckert
gptkb:John_W._Mauchly |
| gptkbp:development |
1943 to 1945
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| gptkbp:development_duration |
2 years
3 years approximately 4 years |
| gptkbp:exhibition_location |
gptkb:Smithsonian_Institution
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
First programmable computer
Size and complexity Influencing computer design Pioneering electronic computing Speed of calculations |
| gptkbp:field_of_study |
gptkb:computer_science
gptkb:Mathematics gptkb:Physics Computer science Engineering Information technology physics engineering operations research |
| gptkbp:first_calculation |
Ballistic trajectory calculations
|
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
1946
Calculating artillery firing tables |
| gptkbp:first_operation_date |
November 1945
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| gptkbp:first_programmer |
gptkb:Ada_Lovelace
Ada Lovelace (conceptual) |
| gptkbp:function |
general-purpose computing
|
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:United_States_Army
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| gptkbp:has_limitations |
Heat generation
High power consumption Complex programming process Limited memory capacity |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Influence on computer science education
First use in military calculations Inspiration for future computer designs Public unveiling in 1946 Transition to commercial use |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:First_programmable_digital_computer
First general-purpose electronic digital computer first general-purpose electronic digital computer first electronic general-purpose computer |
| gptkbp:home_port |
Printers
Control panels Plotters card readers printers teletypes Card readers Punched tape |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
ENIAC
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern computing
Modern computing Modern computing architecture modern computing architecture |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Colossus
gptkb:Atanasoff-Berry_Computer |
| gptkbp:input_output |
Punched cards
punched cards Printout printout printouts Printouts |
| gptkbp:input_speed |
1000 instructions per second
|
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
1946
1946-02-10 |
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:United_States_Army
|
| gptkbp:last_operation_date |
October 2, 1955
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
1945-12-10
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Foundation for future computers
Paved the way for future computers inspired computer science education paved the way for future computers established the field of computer architecture influenced computer engineering led to the development of software engineering |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:University_of_Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
Regular maintenance required
$1,000 per month |
| gptkbp:memory_type |
Decimal
decimal Vacuum tube memory |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
public demonstration
first successful run |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Parallel processing
high speed large size programmable High power consumption Reprogrammable Used for statistical analysis complex circuitry reprogrammable first to use binary numbers first to use stored programs Large physical size Decimal arithmetic Used for simulations Stored program concept first to use decimal numbers first to use floating-point arithmetic Reprogrammable for different tasks Used for atomic energy calculations Used for cryptography research Used for engineering problems Used for military applications Used for scientific calculations Used for weather predictions |
| gptkbp:notable_users |
gptkb:U._S._Army_Ordnance
Government agencies University researchers |
| gptkbp:number_of_adders |
gptkb:30
|
| gptkbp:number_of_operators |
gptkb:6
2 |
| gptkbp:number_of_vacuum_tubes |
18000
over 17,000 |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
1945 to 1955
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
decommissioned
Decommissioned in 1955 |
| gptkbp:operational_use |
1946
air-conditioned room |
| gptkbp:output_speed |
1000 characters per second
|
| gptkbp:power_consumption |
150 kilowatts
150 k W |
| gptkbp:price |
$500,000
|
| gptkbp:programming_language |
Machine language
plugboard machine language plugboards Manual programming Plugboards |
| gptkbp:purpose |
General-purpose computing
|
| gptkbp:ram |
over 100
|
| gptkbp:recognition |
Considered a landmark in computing history
|
| gptkbp:registration |
gptkb:20
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:UNIVAC_I
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First general-purpose electronic digital computer
|
| gptkbp:size |
30 tons
|
| gptkbp:speed |
5,000 additions per second
|
| gptkbp:start_date |
February 10, 1946
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:UNIVAC
gptkb:EDVAC |
| gptkbp:type |
vacuum tube computer
General-purpose computer |
| gptkbp:used_for |
gptkb:crypt
gptkb:scientific_research weather prediction business applications Ballistic calculations calculating artillery firing tables engineering calculations General-purpose calculations ballistic calculations atomic energy calculations |
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:scientific_research
Ballistic research |
| gptkbp:weight |
30,000 pounds
30 tons |
| gptkbp:year |
1945
1945-10-10 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:jet_engine
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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