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Sony/Tektronix 323
Battery powered 4 MHz scope
Sony/Tektronix 323

Produced from 1969 to 1978

Manuals
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The Sony/Tektronix 323 is a 4 MHz portable single-trace oscilloscope, similar to the 324.

It was the first product of the Sony/Tektronix cooperation. Project manager was John Gates.

The 323 can be used as the CRT display for a 1501 TDR unit or a 1401 spectrum analyzer.

Key Specifications

Bandwidth 4 MHz (2.5 MHz in ×10 mode)
Rise time 90 ns (130 ns in ×10 mode)
Sweep 5 μs/Div to 1 s/Div, 1—2—5, ×10 magnifier (i.e. to 500 ns/Div)
Deflection 10 mV/Div to 20 V/Div (1 mV/Div to 2 V/Div in ×10 mode)
Input impedance 1 MΩ // 47 pF
Calibrator 0.5 Vp-p, 750 Hz, rise time < 2 μs, source impedance 10 kΩ
CRT T3230-31-1 (154-0519-00), P31 phosphor, 10 × 6 Div. @ 6.25 mm (0.25"), 2 kV acceleration
Power AC: 90—136 V or 180—272 V, 14 W ; DC: 6—16 V, 1.6 W typ., 4.5 W max.
Battery Six size "C" NiCd cells, runtime 3 h (full intensity) / 4 h (low intensity), charge time 16 h
Dimensions 10.7 cm × 21.6 cm × 27 cm (4.2" × 8.5" × 10.6")
Weight 3.06 kg (6.75 lb)
Features
  • Ext Trig / X input (supports X-Y displays)
  • External blanking input (by deflection, not Z modulation)
  • Built in battery

Links

Documents Referencing 323

Document Class Title Authors Year Links
Service Scope 51 Aug 1968.pdf Article Portable Precision - Redefined 1968
Service Scope 51 Aug 1968.pdf Article Plug-on Versatility Cal Hongel 1968
Tekscope 1969 V1 N4 Aug 1969.pdf Article Nickel-Cadmium Battery Rev1ew 1969

Prices

Year 1973 1976 1977
Catalog Price $950 $1,200 $1,400
In 2023 Dollars $6,600 $6,500 $7,100

Pictures

Internal

Compopnents

Some Parts Used in the 323

Part Part Number(s) Class Description Used in
STD930 152-0330-00 Discrete component 2.2 mA, 25 pF tunnel diode 323 324
T3230 154-0519-00 CRT CRT 323