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MAGNETIC DRUM , DATA STORAGE
Definition:
AN ELECTROMECHANICAL ITEM WHICH ACCEPTS AND SYSTEMATICALLY RETAINS DIGITAL INPUT DATA IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO FACILITATE THE RAPID RECOVERY OF THE STORED INFORMATION. THE ITEM CONSISTS OF A DRUMLIKE STRUCTURE THE SURFACE OF WHICH IS COATED WITH A MATERIAL SUSCEPTIBLE TO SPOT MAGNETIZATION, INTEGRAL WIRING, A DRIVE MOTOR AND ITS MECHANICAL LINKAGE, AND DATA TRANSLATING HEADS FOR IMPRESSING ON OR REMOVING FROM THE DRUM SURFACE DATA IN DIGITAL FORM. THE ITEM IS A COMPONENT OF AN ELECTRONIC COMPUTER. SEE ALSO CORE MEMORY UNIT.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| K4254 | BELDRAY LTD |
Federal Supply Class
Title
ADP INPUT/OUTPUT AND STORAGE DEV