Wehrmann Micromat The Wehrmann Micromat is an analog computer built by the German company Wehrmann GmbH in the 1950s. It was one of the first commercially available analog computers and was widely used in research, engineering, and industrial control.
Features
Analogue computer with 0.1% accuracy
Integrated resolver
Analog and digital input and output
Solid State Operational Amplifiers
Modular control panel
applications
Simulation and modeling
Process control
Data analysis
Navigation and guidance
Weapon systems
Specifications
Number of operational amplifiers: 20
Frequency range: 0-100 Hz
Accuracy: 0.1%
Dimensions: 600 x 400 x 200 mm
Weight: 20 kg
History The first Micromat prototype was developed in 1955. It entered mass production in 1958 and was produced until the 1970s. The Wehrmann Micromat was a popular analog computer due to its accuracy, reliability, and versatility. It was used in various industries and played a significant role in the development of analog computing technology.
Legacy Although analog computers have been largely superseded by digital computers, the Wehrmann Micromat remains an important example of early analog technology. It demonstrated the potential of analog computers in solving complex problems and helped to lay the groundwork for research and development in computing technology.