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title=Tektronix 230 |
title=Tektronix 230 |
summary=Digital Unit |
summary=Digital Unit |
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introduced=1967 |
introduced=1967 |
discontinued=(?) |
discontinued=(?) |
 
series=[[568|568 sampling scope]] |
 
manuals=
manuals=
* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/230/tek%20230.v6.pdf Tektronix 230 Manual (PDF)]
* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/230/tek%20230.v6.pdf Tektronix 230 Manual (PDF)]
* [http://exodus.poly.edu/~kurt/tek_230_late.pdf Tektronix 230 Manual (late version, PDF)]
* [http://exodus.poly.edu/~kurt/tek_230_late.pdf Tektronix 230 Manual (late version, PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_readout_oscilloscopes_1968_catalog.pdf "Digital Readout Introduction" in 1968 Catalog (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_readout_oscilloscopes_1968_catalog.pdf "Digital Readout Introduction" in 1968 Catalog (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_readout_oscilloscopes_1968_catalog.pdf "Digital Readout Introduction" in 1968 Catalog (PDF)]
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[[tunnel diodes]].  It makes some use of integrated circuits and extensive use of  
[[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].   
The 230 was distributed by itself (usually for use with a 568) and also
as a component of larger integrated test and measurement systems
such as the [[S-3100]].


The 230 is programmable, which means that its circuitry can be controlled remotely,
The 230 is programmable, which means that its circuitry can be controlled remotely,
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limit, within the limits, or above the upper limit.
limit, within the limits, or above the upper limit.
   
   
The power supply in the Tektronix 230 is linear and provides regulated of +50V, +12V, +3.8V, +1.75V,
-3.5V, and -50V.  It also provides a +255V unregulated output.  The power supply transformer, electrolytic
capacitors, and output transistors are part of the chassis, not a removable unit.  The regulator circuits
are on a circuit card.
The minimal system configuration with a 230 is just the 230 connected to the 568.  Five out of six
The minimal system configuration with a 230 is just the 230 connected to the 568.  Five out of six
of the connectors on the rear panel of the 230 can be ignored for basic use.  J101 on the rear of the
of the connectors on the rear panel of the 230 can be ignored for basic use.  J101 on the rear of the
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this is the CRT intensifier signal, which is sent by the 230 to the 568.  This signal intensifies
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.
the trace in the various zones, which are configured on the 230 or remotely using a [[241]] programmer.
==Internals==
The power supply in the Tektronix 230 is linear and provides regulated of +50 V, +12 V, +3.8 V, +1.75 V,
-3.5 V, and -50 V.  It also provides a +255 V unregulated output.  The power supply transformer, electrolytic
capacitors, and output transistors are part of the chassis, not a removable unit.  Thue regulator circuits
are on a circuit card.


Most of the circuitry of the 230 is on circuit cards that plug into a backplane bus.
Most of the circuitry of the 230 is on circuit cards that plug into a backplane bus.


The 230 was distributed by itself (usually for use with a 568) and also
==Pictures==
as a component of larger integrated test and measurement systems
such as the [[S-3100]].
 
* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/230/tek%20230.v6.pdf Tektronix 230 Manual (PDF)]
* [http://exodus.poly.edu/~kurt/tek_230_late.pdf Tektronix 230 Manual (late version, PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_230_1968_catalog.pdf Tektronix 230 in 1968 Catalog (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_readout_oscilloscopes_1968_catalog.pdf "Digital Readout Introduction" in 1968 Catalog (PDF)]
 
<gallery>
<gallery>
‎‎Image:230 front.jpg |230's Front
‎‎File:230 front.jpg | 230's Front
Image:230 insides.jpg | 230's insides
File:230 insides.jpg | 230's insides
Image:230 zone generator card.jpg | Zone generator pcb
File:230 zone generator card.jpg | Zone generator PCB
Image:230 comparator card.jpg | comparator pcb
File:230 comparator card.jpg | comparator PCB
Image:230 memory card.jpg | memory  pcb
File:230 memory card.jpg | memory  PCB
Image:230 clock board.jpg | clock pcb
File:230 clock board.jpg | clock PCB
Image:230 backplane.jpg | backplane
File:230 backplane.jpg | backplane
Image:230 power supply.jpg | powersupply
File:230 power supply.jpg | power supply
Image:230 rear.jpg | 230's rear
File:230 rear.jpg | 230's rear
Image:230_568_0.JPG|230 and 568 measuring risetime
File:230_568_0.JPG | 230 and 568 measuring rise time
</gallery>
</gallery>


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