SWAC (computer)
SWAC. Williams tube memory is in center rear. | |
| Also known as | Standards Western Automatic Computer |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | U.S. National Bureau of Standards (NBS) |
| Release date | 1950 |
| Units sold | 1 |
| Memory | 256 words, with each word being 37 bits (Williams tubes) |
The SWAC (Standards Western Automatic Computer) was an early electronic digital computer built in 1950 by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards (NBS) in Los Angeles, California. It was designed by Harry Huskey.