2232

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The Tektronix 2232 is a 100 MHz digital + analog scope with a dual time base. It effectively replaced the 2230 in 1990.

Improvements over the 2230 included quintupled sample rate (100 MS/s), graticule illumination, trigger level readout, 20 MHz bandwidth limiting available in DSO mode, NVRAM to store the configuration, "smooth" mode when using peak detection, a faster CPU, and a more modern user interface making use of five function keys under the CRT.

Key Specifications

Bandwidth	100 MHz analog (80 MHz in 2 mV/div), switchable 20 MHz limit
Sampling rate	100 MS/s
Record length	1024 or 4096 samples
Deflection	2 mV/div to 5 V/div, 1−2−5
Resolution	8 bits
Input impedance	1 MΩ // 20 pF
Maximum Safe Input Voltage	400 V (DC + peak AC) or 800 Vp-p AC
Timebase A	50 ns/Div to 0.5 s/Div, 1-2-5, x10 magnifier, i.e. down to 5 ns/Div. In "Store" mode lower sweep speeds up to 5 s/Div are available
Timebase B	50 ns/Div to 5 s/Div, 1-2-5, x10 magnifier, i.e. down to 5 ns/Div
Z axis	input (intensity); DC to 20 MHz, maximum safe input 30 V (DC + peak AC) Input resistance about 10 kΩ
CRT	154-0861-00; display area : 8 × 10 cm²
Power	90 to 250 VAC, 48 to 440 Hz, ≤85 W
Features	X-Y operation Pre/Post-triggering Averaging Dual time base Cursors and readout
Options	Opt.10 – GPIB Opt.12 – RS-232 interface; 110, 300, 600, 1200 or 2400 bit/s

Links

• 2232 Easter Egg (Wizard) @ YouTube
• Troubleshooting tips on 2200 PSU
• 2232/5/6 PSU repair thread

Pictures

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  screen plot via GPIB

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Components

Some Parts Used in the 2232

Part	Part Number(s)	Class	Description	Used in
155-0124-00	155-0124-00	Monolithic integrated circuit	horizontal preamplifier	455 • SC504 • 2221 • 2230 • 2232 • 2336 • 2337
155-0273-00	155-0273-00	Monolithic integrated circuit	broadband vertical amplifier	2220 • 2221 • 2230 • 2232
156-2452-00	156-2452-00	Monolithic integrated circuit	display controller	2230 • 2232
156-3610-00	156-3610-00 • 156-3610-01	Monolithic integrated circuit	digital acquisition controller	2232
165-0011-00	165-0011-00	Monolithic integrated circuit	flash A/D converter	2232
234-0107-20	234-0107-20	Monolithic integrated circuit	trigger	2221 • 2230 • 2232
Intel 8086		Monolithic integrated circuit	16-bit microprocessor	1240 • 2220 • 2221 • 2230 • 2246 • 2232 • 2245A • 4114 • 4115
T4655	154-0861-00 • 154-0861-10 • 154-0930-00	CRT	CRT	2220 • 2221 • 2221A • 2230 • 2232

The 2232 includes two 100 ns, 8-bit, ECL-output flash A/D converters (165-0011-xx).