7834
The Tektronix 7834 is a 400 MHz multi-mode CRT storage scope that takes two vertical and two horizontal 7000-series plug-ins.
It was the fastest analog-storage scope in the 7000 series, both in terms of bandwidth and writing speed, from its introduction in 1977 until it was superseded by the 500 MHz 7934 in 1987.
Key Specifications
| Bandwidth | 400 MHz with 7A19, 7A29, 300 MHz with 7A24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Rise time | 0.9 ns (with 7A19, 7A29) | |||||||||||||||
| Fastest cal. sweep | 1 ns/Div | |||||||||||||||
| Storage modes | bistable, variable persistence, fast bistable, fast variable persistence | |||||||||||||||
| Scan modes | normal scan, reduced-scan mode for increased writing speed | |||||||||||||||
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| Storage time | >30 s in variable persistence modes, >30 minutes in bistable modes (typically hours) | |||||||||||||||
| CRT | 8×10 Div @ 0.9 cm/Div, 154-0745-00 with P31 phosphor; 154-0780-00 in S/N B020000 and up; 10 kV acceleration (12 kV in reduced scan modes) | |||||||||||||||
| Calibrator | 40 mV/400 mV/4 V into >100 kΩ; 4 mV/40 mV/400 mV into 50 Ω; 1 kHz | |||||||||||||||
| Power | 90-132 V or 180-250 V, 215 W; Fan, thermal cut-off switch | |||||||||||||||
| Weight | 17 kg (37.5 lb) |
Options
- Option 1: Eliminates the readout system and probe power connectors.
- Option 2: Adds X-Y Delay compensation network.
- Option 3: Adds EMC shielding.
Links
- Tek 7834 @ amplifier.cd
- Tek 7834 @ barrytech.com
- Using the Tek 7834 storage function @ YouTube (Narration in German)
Documents Referencing 7834
| Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
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| Tekscope 1977 V9 N1.pdf | Article | A Big Step Forward for Direct-View Storage | Jerry Rogers • Ken Hawken | 1977 | 7834 |
| FastTransitionSlowSweep 7D11 7834.pdf | Application Note | Viewing Fast Transitions at Slow Sweep Speeds | 1978 | 7834 • 7D11 |
Prices
| Year | 1977 | 1980 | 1984 | 1986 | |
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| Mainframe only | Catalog price | $6,900 | $8,495 | $12,415 | $13,365 |
| In 2023 Dollars | $34,600 | $31,400 | $36,300 | $37,100 | |
| Mainframe with 2 × 7A19, 7B85, 7B80 |
Catalog price | $10,540 | $13,645 | $20,500 | $22,530 |
| In 2023 Dollars | $52,900 | $50,400 | $60,000 | $62,500 |
Internals
The 7834 has a switch-mode power supply and a fan (mounted sideways).
Pictures
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Storage speed graph
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Components
Some Parts Used in the 7834