1230

Tektronix 1230

16 to 64 channel logic analyzer

Produced from 1988 to 1993

Manuals

Learning to use a Logic Analyzer (OCR)
1225 Operator Manual
1230 Operator Manual (PDF, OCR, bad-OCR)
1230 Operator's Manual (Only the first few pages)
1230 Reference booklet
1230 Workbook

ROM Images

File	Pos.	Checksum

160-5178-02
160-5179-03
160-5530-00 printer ROM
160-5531-01 printer ROM

(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)

Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix 1230 is a logic analyzer chassis that supports 16 to 64 channels at 100 MHz asynchronous or 25 MHz synchronous capture rate. It was introduced in 1989, a year after the very similar 1225 and 1220, the difference being board layout and the number of channels. The 1230B variant added an internal rechargeable battery pack for portable operation.

The number of channels depends on the number of acquisition cards installed. The mainframe will accept 2 to 4 cards that included the 1230E1 16-channel card (16×25 MHz state channels, 8×50 MHz or 4×100 MHz timing channels), and the 1230DSM digitizing scope card (2×100 MS/s). A bundle of a 1230 with a 1230DSM was sold as the 1230D instrument.

Four user-installable option boards were available − parallel printer interface, RS-232 interface, GPIB interface and on-line notes in foreign languages. Tektronix also had a software package for DOS PCs (S43R101) to control the analyzer via the RS-232 port.

An optional rack mount adapter was also available, 016-0947-00.

See the Microprocessor support table for microprocessor disassembly configuration options.

Key Specifications

Probes	either P6442, P6443 or P6444 (16-channel)
Inputs	16 to 64 channels
CRT	13 x 10 cm
Power	90-250 V
Weight	8.6 kg / 19 lb (1230B: 12.2 kg / 29 lb)
Features	Composite output RS-232 (optional) GPIB (optional) Printer port (optional)

Repair issues

The keypad switches have a tendency to become very "bouncy". See the "Repairs" tab.

Links

Pictures

Rear with GPIB card installed

Components

Some Parts Used in the 1230

Part	Part Number(s)	Class	Description	Used in
MOS Technology 6502	156-1425-00	Monolithic integrated circuit	8-bit microprocessor	1220 • 1225 • 1230 • DC5010

Some plug-ins / accessories compatible with 1230

Page	Manufacturer	Model	Description	Introduced	Discontinued
016-0947-00	Tektronix	016-0947-00	1230 Rack Mount Adapter	(?)	(?)
1230DSM	Tektronix	1230DSM	100 MS/s 2-ch oscilloscope card	1990	(?)
1230E1	Tektronix	1230E1	16-channel input card	1988	(?)