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The '''Tektronix 230''' is a digital readout [[introduced in 1967]] for the [[568]] [[sampling oscilloscope]]. | The '''Tektronix 230''' is a digital readout [[introduced in 1967]] for the [[568]] [[sampling oscilloscope]]. | ||
The 568 and 230 replaced the [[567]] and its digital unit plug-ins, | The 568 and 230 replaced the [[567]] and its digital unit plug-ins, the [[6R1]] and [[6R1A]]. | ||
the [[6R1]] and [[6R1A]]. Unlike the 6R1 and 6R1A, the 230 is freestanding unit, | Unlike the 6R1 and 6R1A, the 230 is freestanding unit, not a plug-in. | ||
not a plug-in. | Just like the 6R1A was an evolutionary step forward from the 6R1, | ||
6R1A was an evolutionary step forward from the 6R1, the circuitry in the 230 is an | the circuitry in the 230 is an evolutionary step forward from the 6R1A. | ||
evolutionary step forward from the 6R1A. | The 230 does not contain any tubes or [[tunnel diodes]]. | ||
[[tunnel diodes]]. | It makes some use of integrated circuits and extensive use of | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_relay reed relays]. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_relay reed relays]. | ||
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limit, within the limits, or above the upper limit. | limit, within the limits, or above the upper limit. | ||
The minimal system configuration with a 230 is just the 230 connected to the 568. | The minimal system configuration with a 230 is just the 230 connected to the 568. | ||
of the connectors on the rear panel of the 230 can be ignored for basic use. | The typical cable for connecting the [[568]] to the [[230]] is the [[012-0119-01]]. | ||
230 connects to the J101 on the rear of the 568. | Five out of six of the connectors on the rear panel of the 230 can be ignored for basic use. | ||
signal from the 568 to the 230. | J101 on the rear of the 230 connects to the J101 on the rear of the 568. | ||
the Nixie readout and generates control signals on its rear panel connectors. | This connection is required since it brings the sampled signal from the 568 to the 230. | ||
this is the CRT intensifier signal, which is sent by the 230 to the 568. | The 230 does not control the 568. | ||
the trace in the various zones, which are configured on the 230 or remotely using a [[241]] programmer. | The 568 sends signals and the 230 displays them on the Nixie readout | ||
and generates control signals on its rear panel connectors. | |||
One exception to this is the CRT intensifier signal, which is sent by the 230 to the 568. | |||
This signal intensifies the trace in the various zones, | |||
which are configured on the 230 or remotely using a [[241]] programmer. | |||
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