 Misc. Computer Chip Memorabilia |  A Hybrid Integrated Circuit surrounded by loose chips (1960's) |
Eames Era Atomic Art w/ Gold Computer Chip & Integrated Circuits
(mid to late 1960s)
Item #437
This is an 8" x 6" Acrylic art ashtray with many mid to late 1960's era gold and ceramic logic chips and solid state hybrid integrated circuits embedded throughout, creating many different atomic looking designs.
These rare, hand made works of art are known to have been made in various colors including red, blue and black colored Acrylics with many different types of transistorized, heavily gold plated, components from the time period. Being handmade - no two were ever made the same.
This one has over 100 individual chips hand placed creating a very unique piece of art. These Integrated Circuits and loose chips are most likely leftovers from Military and Space Race applications due to the large amount of gold plating in the electronic components.
These rare, hand made works of art are known to have been made in various colors including red, blue and black colored Acrylics with many different types of transistorized, heavily gold plated, components from the time period. Being handmade - no two were ever made the same.
This one has over 100 individual chips hand placed creating a very unique piece of art. These Integrated Circuits and loose chips are most likely leftovers from Military and Space Race applications due to the large amount of gold plating in the electronic components.
Hermetite Corporation Hermetically Sealed Electronics Paperweight (1960s)
Item #505
This set of items (both items #505 & 502 below) came from the estate of a Delco Electronics electrical engineer. These were promotional gifts from Hermetite Corp. (Avon, Massachusetts) to visiting engineers from Kokomo, Indiana based Delco Electronics in the 1960's.
Hermetite Corp., a subsidiary of HCC Industries, was a high tech engineering & development company in the 1960s' through 1980's and was largely responsible for the development of the airtight "Hermetic Seal" for electrical/electronic component packaging technology.
Beautiful clear Lucite Arrow brand flint lighter with embedded transistor electronic components. Was probably given out to Hermetite's key business customers and employees as a Christmas gift.
Comes in original gift box with card that reads "Seasons Greetings, Hermetite Corporation". Measures 2" square & 3 3/4" tall.
Hermetite Corp., a subsidiary of HCC Industries, was a high tech engineering & development company in the 1960s' through 1980's and was largely responsible for the development of the airtight "Hermetic Seal" for electrical/electronic component packaging technology.
Beautiful clear Lucite Arrow brand flint lighter with embedded transistor electronic components. Was probably given out to Hermetite's key business customers and employees as a Christmas gift.
Comes in original gift box with card that reads "Seasons Greetings, Hermetite Corporation". Measures 2" square & 3 3/4" tall.
Hermetite Corporation Plant in Avon, Massachusetts Ashtray (1960s)
Item #502
Hermetite Corp. ceramic ashtray with gold rim is 6 1/2" across and features color artwork showing their plant in Avon, Massachusetts as it looked in the 1960's.
The Company's facility in Avon, Massachusetts operated from 1960 until August of 1989 when it was closed.
The Company's facility in Avon, Massachusetts operated from 1960 until August of 1989 when it was closed.
Hybrid Circuit Computer Chip Tie Tack
Item #296
Tie Tack made from a Hybrid Circuit chip in DIP packaging with gold leads & mount.
Unknown manufacturer.
Unknown manufacturer.
Solid Logic Computer Chip Gold Bracelet
 Item #473
Gold tone hinged metal bracelet features two solid logic era chips.
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Computer Chip Tie Tack
Item #162
Tie Tack made from a multi-chip solid logic module with gold mount.
Unknown manufacturer.
Unknown manufacturer.
Computer Chip Tie Tack
Item #161
Close-up of the circuitry
Computer Chip Multichip Modules Cuff Links
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This a Cuff Link set made to resemble multichip solid logic computer chip modules with polished metal frames and black substrates.
Unknown manufacturer.
Unknown manufacturer.
Computer Chip Tie Bar
Item #122
Tie Bar made from a integrated circuit chip with gold leads encased in enamel with polished metal mount and bar.
Unknown manufacturer.
Unknown manufacturer.
Computer Chip Tie Bar
Item #021
This a a Tie Bar made from a integrated circuit chip with gold leads encased in enamel with polished metal mount and bar.
Unknown manufacturer.
Unknown manufacturer.
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Zeiger Electronics Components (1970)
Item #518
This is a Zeiger Electronics letter opener which has three electronic components embedded inside it's clear Lucite handle.
Zeiger Electronics Inc.of Hawthorne, CA was incorporated in 1966 in the State of CA but is no longer doing business.
Measures 8 3/8" Long.
Zeiger Electronics Inc.of Hawthorne, CA was incorporated in 1966 in the State of CA but is no longer doing business.
Measures 8 3/8" Long.
Gold Plated Micro Transistor in Tie Bar
Item #120
This gold plated Tie Bar contains an unusually small, canned, gold plated, three lead Transistor encased in Lucite with black background. Unknown manufacturer.
Measures 1 3/4" long x 5/8".
Measures 1 3/4" long x 5/8".
Early Home Computer Tie Tack (1978-83)
Item #567
This tie tack is of an unidentified early home computer model. It appears to be a late 1970's to early 1980's CP/M type home computer, similar to an AVL Eagle II computer. This computer featured a built-in CRT display as well as dual 5.25" floppy drives and keyboard.
Floppy-based computers such as this example were the rage in the late 1970's and early 1980's. You typically booted the computer with the operating system in the first drive and saved your data on the floppy in the second one.
Tie Tack is solid pewter, has mark on back that reads "SCS originals".
Floppy-based computers such as this example were the rage in the late 1970's and early 1980's. You typically booted the computer with the operating system in the first drive and saved your data on the floppy in the second one.
Tie Tack is solid pewter, has mark on back that reads "SCS originals".
A Vintage CP/M home computer (Late 1970's)
NMB Semiconductor / RAMTRON 40ns 4Mb DRAM Memory Chip (1992)
Item #499
This gold tone and acrylic keychain contains a 4Mb DRAM memory chip. Marked on back "4M DRAM NMBS".
NMBS (NMB Semiconductor, Ltd.), a semiconductor foundry, manufactured DRAMs for Intel in 1990 when the two companies briefly formed a joint venture called "Intel/NMBS DRAMS Fabrication Co." In 1991. The partnership was short-lived but Intel and NMBS came to terms on a new pact under which NMBS agreed to serve as a foundry for Intel's flash memories.
In 1992, NMBS and Ramtron International Corporation introduced their high-speed 4-Megabit DRAM. The new DRAM's, including 1Mb and 4Mb versions, were the first commercial products resulting from a multimillion-dollar co-development agreement and manufacturing alliance signed in 1988 between the two companies. The 40 nanosecond (NS) maximum access time 1-million bit and 4-million bit CMOS DRAMs were the world's fastest JEDEC standard products at the time.
The 1Mb and 4Mb DRAM products, co-developed by Ramtron and United Memories, Inc. (UMI), were manufactured at the NMBS $300 million Large-scale integrated (LSI) circuit fab in Tateyama, Japan which first opened in 1984.
NMBS DRAMs address the high-speed segment of the growing DRAM market, which was estimated to be $5 billion in 1992. Applications for the high-speed DRAMs include computer main memory, digital television, facsimile machines, and solid state replacements for magnetic disks used in computer systems.NMBS expected the 40 nanosecond DRAM products to gain rapid acceptance among manufacturers of 32-bit personal computers and high- performance workstations.
Controlling interest in NMBS was sold to Nippon Steel Corp.in 1993.
NMBS (NMB Semiconductor, Ltd.), a semiconductor foundry, manufactured DRAMs for Intel in 1990 when the two companies briefly formed a joint venture called "Intel/NMBS DRAMS Fabrication Co." In 1991. The partnership was short-lived but Intel and NMBS came to terms on a new pact under which NMBS agreed to serve as a foundry for Intel's flash memories.
In 1992, NMBS and Ramtron International Corporation introduced their high-speed 4-Megabit DRAM. The new DRAM's, including 1Mb and 4Mb versions, were the first commercial products resulting from a multimillion-dollar co-development agreement and manufacturing alliance signed in 1988 between the two companies. The 40 nanosecond (NS) maximum access time 1-million bit and 4-million bit CMOS DRAMs were the world's fastest JEDEC standard products at the time.
The 1Mb and 4Mb DRAM products, co-developed by Ramtron and United Memories, Inc. (UMI), were manufactured at the NMBS $300 million Large-scale integrated (LSI) circuit fab in Tateyama, Japan which first opened in 1984.
NMBS DRAMs address the high-speed segment of the growing DRAM market, which was estimated to be $5 billion in 1992. Applications for the high-speed DRAMs include computer main memory, digital television, facsimile machines, and solid state replacements for magnetic disks used in computer systems.NMBS expected the 40 nanosecond DRAM products to gain rapid acceptance among manufacturers of 32-bit personal computers and high- performance workstations.
Controlling interest in NMBS was sold to Nippon Steel Corp.in 1993.
"RAMTRON AND NMBS CO-DEVELOPED 40ns 4Mb DRAMs ENTER PRODUCTION"COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 14 1992 / PRNewswire
Ramtron International Corporation, a majority-owned subsidiary of Ramtron Holdings Ltd. (ADR - NASDAQ: MEMRY), and NMB Semiconductor Limited (NMBS), today announced completion of their high-speed 4-Megabit (Mb) Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) development program. The DRAMs, including 1Mb and 4Mb products are the first commercial products resulting from a multimillion-dollar co-development agreement and manufacturing alliance signed in 1988 between the two companies. The 40 nanosecond (NS) maximum access time 1-million bit and 4-million bit CMOS DRAMs are the world's fastest JEDEC standard products. Both products have been ramped up to volume production and are being shipped to customers. The new DRAM products, designed by Ramtron and United Memories, Inc. (UMI), are being manufactured at NMBS' state-of-the-art $300 million- dollar fabrication facility in Tateyama, Japan. Colorado Springs-based United Memories, a joint venture company formed by Ramtron and NMBS in 1990, designs leading-edge DRAMs for both companies. UMI is currently developing 16Mb high-performance DRAMs for NMBS as well as specialty DRAM products for Ramtron. Under the terms of the 1988 agreement, the DRAMs are sold exclusively by NMBS with royalties paid to Ramtron from the sales of the products. "The completion of this milestone positions NMBS and Ramtron at the leading-edge of high-performance DRAMs and sets the foundation for higher density DRAMs in the near future," commented Don Carrigan, Ramtron's director of marketing and sales. NMBS' DRAMs address the high-speed segment of the growing DRAM market, which Dataquest, a company of the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, estimates to be $5 billion in 1992. Applications for the high-speed DRAMs include computer main memory, digital television, facsimile machines, and solid state replacements for magnetic disks used in computer systems. "NMBS expects the 40 nanosecond DRAM products to gain rapid acceptance among manufacturers of 32-bit personal computers and high- performance workstations," stated Shosuke Shinoda, NMB's president. "We are very pleased with the outcome of this co-development program and are excited about our continuing development on fast 16-Megabit DRAM products. This program has definitely helped advance NMBS' position in high-speed DRAM products." NMBS, a group member company of Japan-based Minebea Company Limited, is the world's leading supplier of high-performance DRAMs. Minebea is a multinational corporation with sales in excess of $2 billion annually. Ramtron International Corporation, founded in 1984, develops, manufactures, and markets leading-edge ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) products based on ferroelectric materials with unique non- volatile and high dielectric constant storage characteristics. The company also develops and markets complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) high-performance specialty DRAMs. Ramtron holds over 30 international patents covering its proprietary technologies and products, and has more than 60 additional patents pending.
Ramtron International Corporation, a majority-owned subsidiary of Ramtron Holdings Ltd. (ADR - NASDAQ: MEMRY), and NMB Semiconductor Limited (NMBS), today announced completion of their high-speed 4-Megabit (Mb) Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) development program. The DRAMs, including 1Mb and 4Mb products are the first commercial products resulting from a multimillion-dollar co-development agreement and manufacturing alliance signed in 1988 between the two companies. The 40 nanosecond (NS) maximum access time 1-million bit and 4-million bit CMOS DRAMs are the world's fastest JEDEC standard products. Both products have been ramped up to volume production and are being shipped to customers. The new DRAM products, designed by Ramtron and United Memories, Inc. (UMI), are being manufactured at NMBS' state-of-the-art $300 million- dollar fabrication facility in Tateyama, Japan. Colorado Springs-based United Memories, a joint venture company formed by Ramtron and NMBS in 1990, designs leading-edge DRAMs for both companies. UMI is currently developing 16Mb high-performance DRAMs for NMBS as well as specialty DRAM products for Ramtron. Under the terms of the 1988 agreement, the DRAMs are sold exclusively by NMBS with royalties paid to Ramtron from the sales of the products. "The completion of this milestone positions NMBS and Ramtron at the leading-edge of high-performance DRAMs and sets the foundation for higher density DRAMs in the near future," commented Don Carrigan, Ramtron's director of marketing and sales. NMBS' DRAMs address the high-speed segment of the growing DRAM market, which Dataquest, a company of the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, estimates to be $5 billion in 1992. Applications for the high-speed DRAMs include computer main memory, digital television, facsimile machines, and solid state replacements for magnetic disks used in computer systems. "NMBS expects the 40 nanosecond DRAM products to gain rapid acceptance among manufacturers of 32-bit personal computers and high- performance workstations," stated Shosuke Shinoda, NMB's president. "We are very pleased with the outcome of this co-development program and are excited about our continuing development on fast 16-Megabit DRAM products. This program has definitely helped advance NMBS' position in high-speed DRAM products." NMBS, a group member company of Japan-based Minebea Company Limited, is the world's leading supplier of high-performance DRAMs. Minebea is a multinational corporation with sales in excess of $2 billion annually. Ramtron International Corporation, founded in 1984, develops, manufactures, and markets leading-edge ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) products based on ferroelectric materials with unique non- volatile and high dielectric constant storage characteristics. The company also develops and markets complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) high-performance specialty DRAMs. Ramtron holds over 30 international patents covering its proprietary technologies and products, and has more than 60 additional patents pending.
Museum of Modern Art New York
"Information Art: Diagramming Microchips" Poster (1990)
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Art poster sold at the Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.) gift shop during their Art exhibit "Information Art: Diagramming Microchips" that ran from September 6 to October 30, 1990.
Information sheet on the 1990 MOMA Information / Art Diagramming Microchips exhibit
Information sheet on the 1990 MOMA Information / Art Diagramming Microchips exhibit
Von West Electronic Components Gold Belt Buckle (1982)
Item #478
Vintage Von West (Ft. Collins, USA) Belt Buckle featuring an artfully created collection of embedded electronic components with a PCB design background encased in acrylic. Finished in 18K gold plating.
During the 1980's Von West created these unique belt buckles featuring a variety of inlays with matching bolo neckties, key rings, money clips, and bookmarks.
Measures 3" long by 2 3/8" high.
During the 1980's Von West created these unique belt buckles featuring a variety of inlays with matching bolo neckties, key rings, money clips, and bookmarks.
Measures 3" long by 2 3/8" high.
Back of Item #478
Smithsonian Museum Reproductions Computer Chip (1984)
Item #078 (#121 similiar)
The central element in this jewelry is an actual computer chip and consists of multiple layers of electronic circuitry built on one silicon slice. If, during electrical testing, a point of contact is not functioning properly, the chip is infused with a red dye and appears as a small red dot on the chip. The design around the chip in each piece is modeled after chip carriers that allow circuitry to be transmitted.
Made in USA, These items were produced by Museum Reproductions, Inc. of Boston Mass. All their authorized jewelry is created under license from some of the most prestigious museum collections around the world.
Contains an Actual Computer Chip, item is made of enamel & has gold plated mount. Measures 1/2" in diameter.
Made in USA, These items were produced by Museum Reproductions, Inc. of Boston Mass. All their authorized jewelry is created under license from some of the most prestigious museum collections around the world.
Contains an Actual Computer Chip, item is made of enamel & has gold plated mount. Measures 1/2" in diameter.
 Item #121 in gift box |  Close-up of the chip |
 Computer chip jewelry info card | Computer Chip The central element in this jewelry is an actual computer chip and consists of multiple layers of electronic circuitry built on one silicon crystal. If, during testing, a point of contact is not functioning properly, the chip is infused with a red dye and it appears as a red dot. The design around the chip in each piece is molded after chip carriers that allow circuity to be transmitted. |
Smithsonian Museum Reproductions Computer Chip cuff links (1984)
This set of cuff links contains actual Computer Chips, items are made of enamel & have gold plated Mounts.
Measures 1/2" in diameter.
Measures 1/2" in diameter.
Smithsonian Museum Reproductions Computer Chip (1984)
Item #489
This gold plated tie tack that was sold in the Smithsonian gift shop - made from a computer chip .
Still sealed as new with the original gift box and information cards by both Museum Reproductions and the Smithsonian.
Measures 1/2 inches in diameter.
Still sealed as new with the original gift box and information cards by both Museum Reproductions and the Smithsonian.
Measures 1/2 inches in diameter.
NorthStar Computers "Dimension" Keychain (1984)
Item #172
NorthStar Computers (originally named Kentucky Fried Computers) was based in San Leandro California and was one of the leading computer makers in the early 1980s.
The Dimension model was a server computer. Based on the Intel 80186 microprocessor, the Dimension employed multiple screens each connected to a PC-compatible 8086 based slot card that mounted in the server. The screens and keyboards then connected to the workstation cards in the server. The unit shipped with MS-DOS and Novel NetWare was available as an option.
The Dimension was NorthStar's last product, and did not enjoy the success of NorthStar's previous models. NorthStar went out of business about 1987, a victim of the success of the IBM PC.
Polished steel keychain with black enamel. Measures 1 1/4" square.
The Dimension model was a server computer. Based on the Intel 80186 microprocessor, the Dimension employed multiple screens each connected to a PC-compatible 8086 based slot card that mounted in the server. The screens and keyboards then connected to the workstation cards in the server. The unit shipped with MS-DOS and Novel NetWare was available as an option.
The Dimension was NorthStar's last product, and did not enjoy the success of NorthStar's previous models. NorthStar went out of business about 1987, a victim of the success of the IBM PC.
Polished steel keychain with black enamel. Measures 1 1/4" square.
NorthStar Computer Pinback (1984)
Item #173
NorthStar Computers Advertising button. Measures 2 1/4 " in diameter.
Flashing Chip Ring (2006)
Item #286
Adjustable Steel banded ring has visible circuitry and chips that are encased in acrylic, when batteries are installed this ring flashes colors from it's LED.
Flashing Chip Earrings (2009)
Item #477
A Pair of flashing green LED chip Earrings with visible chips and circuitry from GamaGarb promotions.
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