Thumbnail Amplifier (Oct, 1962)

Thumbnail Amplifier
This thumbnail-size transparent cube is a complete amplifier circuit for the infrared guidance system of a missile. Packaging transistors, diodes, resistors, and capacitors in the solid plastic block reduces volume and weight, prevents damage from shock. It’s made by Convair.

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