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Rare RCA 501 Early Computer Badge Logo CIRCA 1958

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Rare RCA 501 Early Computer Badge Logo CIRCA 1958

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This is a very rare item direct from the RCA Archives. This is a badge/logo (AKA- RCA Meatball) from the RCA 501 transistor computer manufactured by RCA beginning in 1958. This item measures approximately 2.76 inches in diameter. My relative was an engineer working for RCA Camden and worked on this program. It was from his collection specifically from the 501 Computer Project. See some of the photos on where the badge would’ve been located on some of the metal equipment racks. The following was found on Wikipedia. RCA's pioneering work in transistors in other products allowed its engineers to design the most effective use of transistors in computer systems as well. After three years of development, RCA introduced the all-transistor RCA 501, a medium- to large-scale computer which – according to the sales brochures – was "the world's most advanced electronic data processing system". It was designed by industrial designer John Vassos, who employed a modular design strategy, framing the computer and its components as a system and not as individual units. He also used color coding to assist the operator to run the machine in an "orderly and fully controlled manner" according to the advertisement. The Air Force purchased a 501 system in 1959 for $121,698. Other customers included the Navy, Army, State Farm Life Insurance, and General Tire and Rubber Company.

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Used (normal wear)

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RCA 501 Early Computer

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Antique original

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