184
The Tektronix Type 184 is a compact crystal-controlled time-mark generator, introduced in 1965 and discontinued after 1971. It was replaced by the 2901.
The task of designing the 184 was inherited and completed by Murlan Kaufman.
Key Specifications
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The generator produces push-button selectable time marker intervals from 2 nanoseconds to 5 seconds.
There are also seven push-button selectable trigger pulse rates from 1 microsecond to 1 second.
Links
Documents Referencing 184
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Internals
The 184 is solid-state except for six 7587 Nuvistor vacuum tubes.
It contains a 10 MHz crystal in a 75°C oven. The frequency is specified to be within 0.001% of 10 MHz at ambient temperatures between 20°C and 30°C. In the same temperature range, the frequency is specified to vary less than 3 ppm (30 Hz).
Pictures
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internal, bottom
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Tek 184 product announcement
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Cartoon in schematic: Disabled Man
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Cartoon in schematic: Slow Sign (at delay line)
Components
Some Parts Used in the 184
| Part | Part Number(s) | Class | Description | Used in |
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| 7587 | 154-0465-00 | Vacuum Tube (Tetrode) | sharp-cutoff Nuvistor tetrode | 184 |