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31transistors
IBM says Shoebox's circuitry required only 31 transistors.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Shoebox’s small size was made possible by its advanced circuitry. It required only 31 transistors”
Speech recognition (IBM Heritage: Shoebox), IBM, IBM, 2026, Advanced circuitry section.
Open the original- What it measures
- IBM presents the transistor count as evidence of its compact design, which the company describes as an advance over earlier machines.
- What it does not show
- A count from the company that built the machine. It says nothing about accuracy.