physical object
Identifier
2010.1.2
Description
A data storage method used mainly in the 1950's and 1960's as an input for computers, typically this input would either be five or eight holes, this example happens to be five holes. Capacity depends on the length of the tape!
DEC Punched Tape
DEC, fan fold punched tape, circa 1974. A popular and cheap storage method in the 1950s through the 1970s. Capacity depends on the length of the tape!
Related Term
Punched Tape Readers (is described by)
