Magnetic Tape Explained

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The magnetic tape is the oldest memory media for computers, still in use today. Developed in Germany in 1928 but not used until 1951 in the Mauchly-Eckert UNIVAC I computer.

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3 Facts about Magnetic Tape

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In 1930 the AEG (Allgemeine Elektrizitatsgesellschaft) company in Berlin decided to develop the Magnetophone machine, based on the Pfleumer principle, and in 1932, Pfleumer granted the right of use to the AEG that based on his invention.

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The tape devices and media technologies have covered a long distance since the 1950s.

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Magnetic Tape: How It Worked

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Magnetic Tape: Historical Significance

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Magnetic Tape Explained

Everything You Need To Know

The magnetic tape is the oldest memory media for computers, still in use today. Developed in Germany in 1928 but not used until 1951 in the Mauchly-Eckert UNIVAC I computer.

3 Facts about Magnetic Tape

Magnetic tapes were initially created for audio storage.

1

The device is approximately 20% faster than other types of storage devices.

2

Magnetic tapes were invented in Germany.

3