2430A

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The Tektronix 2430A is a portable dual-channel digital scope from the 2000-series, introduced in 1988 as an updated version of the 2430.

WARNING: Operation of the 2440, 2440M, 2439, 2432, 2432A, 2432M, 2431L, 2430, 2430A, 2430M and 2424L: A/D-converter and CCD hybrids may suffer irreparable damage within a few minutes if operated out of the metal enclosure without extra cooling.

Key Specifications

Bandwidth	150 MHz (Limit: 20, 50, Full); Single event: 40 MHz
Rise time	2.33 ns (Repeat on, 16× averaging)
Sampling rate	100 MS/s
Deflection	2 mV/div to 5 V/div, 1-2-5
Sweep speeds	2 ns/div to 5 s/div in 1-2-5 sequence (modes A, A Intensified and B)
Resolution	8 bit
Record length	1024 samples
Cursors	Volts, Time, Volts At Time, 1/Time, Slope
Sampling type	Real time: 500 ns/Div and slower, Equivalent time: 200 ns/Div and faster
Glitch capture	2 ns
Input impedance	1 MΩ // 15 pF or 50 Ω
Features	A Mode - Auto Level, Auto/Roll, Normal and Single Seq; B Mode - Trigger After Delay, Runs After Delay Acquisition modes Normal, Envelope (glitch capture), Average Printer/plotter output On-screen help GPIB Autoprobe function with P6137 Automatic measurements Extensive triggering capabilities

Options

• 1R - Configure Scope for Rackmount
• 03 - Word Recognizer (P6407)
• 05 - Video Waveform Measurement System
• 11 - Two probe-power connectors on the rear panel
• 22 - two additional P6133 10× Probes W/Accessories
• 46 - Military, Army Preferred (special service) (Over 100 MHz Digital)

Accessories

• Two P6133 10× probes with accessories
• See 2430A/Accessories for full list

Links

• 2430A startup after NVRAM replacement with FRAM by cmjones01 @ YouTube

Pictures

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  2430A Display

Components

Some Parts Used in the 2430A