1230

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The Tektronix 1230 is a logic analyzer chassis that supports 16 to 64 channels, 100 MHz asynchronous, 25 MHz synchronous. It was introduced in 1989, a year after the 1225 and 1220.

The 1230 is very similar to the Tektronix 1225 and 1220, the difference being board layout and the number of channels. Four user-installable option boards were available − parallel printer interface, RS-232 interface, GPIB interface and on-line notes in foreign languages. Tektronix also had a software package (S43R101) that would run on IBM PC compatible machines. It used the RS-232 port to control the analyzer. A digitizing scope card could be installed with a 100 MS/s resolution on two channels (1230DSM). It was also available as a all in one package (1230D).

There was another variant, the 1230B. The only difference was that it had a self-contained internal rechargeable battery.

Key Specifications

Probes	either P6442, P6443 or P6444 (16-channel)
Number of channels	64 channels
CRT	13 x 10 cm
Power	90-250 V
Weight	8.6 kg (19 lb.) (1230) 12.2 kg (29 lb.) (1230B)
Features	Composite output RS-232 (optional) GPIB (optional) Printer port

Easter egg

An "Easter egg" can be activated in the 1230 by pressing the STOP button when the welcome screen shows during power-up. A bar with the programmers' names will display near the bottom of the screen.

Links

• MD's 1230 page
• Tek 1230 ROM dumps on MD's Tek 1230 page
• Tektronix training videos for the 1230 @ YouTube: Part 1 / Part 2

Pictures

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