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The 560 is a scope [[introduced in 1961]] which uses 50 and 60 series plug-ins | The Tektronix 560 is a scope [[introduced in 1961]] which uses 50 and 60 series plug-ins | ||
for both the vertical and horizontal deflection. | for both the vertical and horizontal deflection. | ||
It is the first of the [[560-series scopes]], which contain no amplifier stages, | |||
requiring the plug-ins to directly drive the CRT deflection plates. | requiring the plug-ins to directly drive the CRT deflection plates. | ||
While promoted by Tek as having the advantage of | While promoted by Tek as having the advantage of | ||
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Tektronix referred to the 560 series mainframes as “indicators” rather than oscilloscopes. | Tektronix referred to the 560 series mainframes as “indicators” rather than oscilloscopes. | ||
The 560 was introduced along with the similar 561 in 1961. | The 560 was introduced along with the similar [[561]] in 1961. | ||
A rack model was never | A rack model was never offered. | ||
Both of the mainframes use conventional 5” round CRTs, with glass envelopes. | Both of the mainframes use conventional 5” round CRTs, with glass envelopes. | ||
The maximum system bandwidth of the 560 is 1 MHz. | The maximum system bandwidth of the 560 is 1 MHz. | ||
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which offered several performance improvements. | which offered several performance improvements. | ||
* [http://w140.com/tek_560_ocr.pdf Tektronix 560 Manual (OCR, PDF)] | * [http://w140.com/tek_560_ocr.pdf Tektronix 560 Manual (OCR, PDF)] | ||
* [http://w140.com/ | * [http://w140.com/tek_560_560_product_release.pdf Tektronix 560 and 561 Product Release (PDF)] | ||
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