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resemble those that go in a 560-series scope, like the 3A3 and 3B2 plug-ins, but they are quite different
resemble those that go in a 560-series scope, like the 3A3 and 3B2 plug-ins, but they are quite different
are not at all compatible.  The 647A contains vertical and horizontal amplifiers, whereas in the 560-series,
are not at all compatible.  The 647A contains vertical and horizontal amplifiers, whereas in the 560-series,
the plug-ins drive the deflection plates directly.
the plug-ins drive the deflection plates directly.  The 647A followed the Type 647, which is similar
but has 50MHz bandwidth.


Is it the only scope to use those plug-ins?  It is unusual to see only one scope in what appears to be the beginning of a series.  Was it discontinued because of lack of demand?  What replaced it?
Is it the only scope to use those plug-ins?  It is unusual to see only one scope in what appears to be the beginning of a series.  Was it discontinued because of lack of demand?  What replaced it?