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* [http://w140.com/tek-7704a.pdf Tektronix 7704A Manual (PDF)]
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The '''Tektronix 7704A''' is a modular oscilloscope in the [[7000-series_scopes|7000 series]]  
The '''Tektronix 7704A''' is a modular oscilloscope in the [[7000-series_scopes|7000 series]] that takes two [[7000-series_plug-ins#Vertical plug-ins|7000-series vertical plug-ins]] and two [[7000-series_plug-ins#Horizontal plug-ins|7000-series horizontal plug-ins]].   
that takes two [[7000-series_plug-ins#Vertical plug-ins|7000-series vertical plug-ins]]
and two [[7000-series_plug-ins#Horizontal plug-ins|7000-series horizontal plug-ins]].   
Main designers were [[Luis Navarro]] (electrical) and Bob Shand (mechanical).
Main designers were [[Luis Navarro]] (electrical) and Bob Shand (mechanical).


The 7704A followed the [[7704]] in 1972, improving bandwidth from 150 to 200 MHz (regular  
The 7704A followed the [[7704]] in 1972, improving bandwidth from 150 to 200 MHz (regular model, optimized for transient response) or 250 MHz (option 9, bandwidth-optimized).
model, optimized for transient response) or 250 MHz (option 9, bandwidth-optimized).
The '''R7704''' rack-mount version continued to be named just R7704.
The '''R7704''' rack-mount version continued to be named just R7704.


The 7704A has a special modular construction.  At the bottom is the "A7704 acquisition unit",
The 7704A has a special modular construction.  At the bottom is the "A7704 acquisition unit", which contains the power supply, plug-in slots, and main interface board.   
which contains the power supply, plug-in slots, and main interface board.  On top is
On top is the "D7704 display unit", which contains the CRT, HV power supply, and output amplifiers for driving the deflection plates of the CRT.   
the "D7704 display unit", which contains the CRT, HV power supply, and output amplifiers for
These units detach. A large multi-pin connector passes signals and power from the acquisition unit to the display unit.   
driving the deflection plates of the CRT.  These units detach. A large multi-pin connector
It is important not to damage this connector when assembling or disassembling the units.   
passes signals and power from the acquisition unit to the display unit.  It is important
not to damage this connector when assembling or disassembling the units.   


An optional component, the [[P7001]] Processing Unit, can be added to a 7704A between the acquisition unit and the display unit.   
An optional component, the [[P7001]] Processing Unit, can be added to a 7704A between the acquisition unit and the display unit.