7854

Tektronix 7854 on a K213 cart

Tektronix 7854 with Waveform Calculator keyboard

The 7854 Waveform Processing Oscilloscope was a product of the 1980s that combined analog and digital technology. This oscilloscope was based on the 7000 Series mainframe, using 7000 Series amplifiers and time bases. The 7854 oscilloscope was a four compartment, 400 MHz bandwidth mainframe with all the capabilities of a 7000 Series analog mainframe.

Years made

About 1980 — 1989

Specifications

• Analog bandwidth: 400 MHz (plug-in dependent)
• Digital sample rate: 500 kHz
• Record length: 128, 256, 512 or 1024 points
• Programmable: via GPIB
• Internal programming language: rpn (Reverse Polish Notation)
• Vertical resolution: 10 bits

Software

• http://w140.com/tek_7854_pcbasic.zip
• http://w140.com/tek_7854_sw.zip

Manuals

• Tektronix 7854 Manual (PDF)
• Tektronix 7854 Manual Change Information (PDF)
• Tektronix 7854 Test Points and Adjustment Locations (PDF)
• Tektronix 7854 Schematics (cleaned up, PDF)
• Tektronix 7854 Diagnostic Troubleshooting with the 067-0911-00 (PDF)