Analytical engine

Portion of the calculating machine with a printing mechanism of the Analytical Engine, built by Charles Babbage, as displayed at the Science Museum (London).

The Analytical engine was designed by Charles Babbage in 1837. It was the first mechanical general purpose computer.

The logical structure of the Analytical engine was essentially the same as computer design today.

Babbage was never able to complete construction of his machines due to conflicts with his chief engineer and inadequate funding.

References

  1. 1 2 "Babbage's Analytical Engine, 1834–1871. (Trial model)". Science Museum. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  2. ↑ John Graham-Cumming (4 October 2010). "The 100-year leap". O'Reilly Radar. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
  3. 1 2 "The Babbage Engine: The Engines". Computer History Museum. 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  4. ↑ Weber, Alan S (10 March 2000). 19th Century Science, an Anthology. ISBN 9781551111650. Retrieved 1 August 2012.