<h2>CSIRAC: Australia's first digital computer</h2>Pictured: CSIRAC temperature-controlled memory 'hot box' containing long mercury delay lines. The enclosure was necessary, as any variation in the temperature would affect the timing in the delay lines and cause disruptions to operations.<br><br><i>[Image credit: Museum of Victoria]
 

CSIRAC: Australia's first digital computer

Pictured: CSIRAC temperature-controlled memory 'hot box' containing long mercury delay lines. The enclosure was necessary, as any variation in the temperature would affect the timing in the delay lines and cause disruptions to operations.

[Image credit: Museum of Victoria]

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In Pictures: CSIRAC - Australia's first digital computer

by Chris Jager  |  14 Jun 2012  |  Comments

Sometimes, it's the oldest machines that are the most fascinating. We take an in-depth look at CSIRAC, Australia's first digital computer.

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