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Also known as Plankalkuel, Z-3, Z3 (computer), Zuse Z3

first working programmable, fully automatic digital computer

Key facts

Also known as
V3 (Versuchsmodell 3)
Developer
Konrad Zuse
Type
Programmable , fully automatic digital electromechanical computer
Released
May 12, 1941 ; 85 years ago ( 1941-05-12 )
Lifespan
2 years
Introductory price
Costs: ca. 50,000 ℛ ︁ ℳ ︁
Cpu
2,600 relays @ 5–10 Hz
Memory
64 words with a length of 22 bits
Removable storage
Punched celluloid tape
Display
Row of lamps to show results
Input
Terminal, with a special keyboard for input
Power
Around 4,000 watts
Weight
Around 1 tonne (2,200 lb)
Predecessor
Z2
Successor
Z4

via Wikipedia infobox

Wikidata facts

Named after
Konrad Zuse
Located in
Berlin
Followed by
Z4
Follows
Z2
Manufacturer
Konrad Zuse
Designed by
Konrad Zuse
Image
Z3 Deutsches Museum.JPG
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publication date
1941-00-00
clock frequency
5
Commons category
Zuse Z3
inception
1941-00-00
different from
Z3
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