2432A
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The Tektronix 2432A is a 300 MHz, 250 MS/s dual-channel portable digital scope that replaced the 2430 in 1989.
The 2432M version, also introduced in 1989, offers Control Intermediate Interface Language (CIIL) capability for operation in Modular Automatic Test Equipment (MATE) used in testing military avionics and weapons systems.
WARNING: Operation of the 2440, 2440M, 2439, 2432, 2432A, 2432M, 2431L, 2430, 2430A, 2430M and 2424L: The 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 | 300 MHz (Limit: 20, 50, Full); Single event: 100 MHz |
|---|---|
| Rise time | 1.2 ns (Repeat on, 16× averaging) |
| Deflection | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div in 1-2-5 sequence (200 μV expanded mode) |
| Resolution | 8 bit |
| Sweep | 2 ns/div to 5 s/div, 1–2–5 (Modes A, A Intensified and B) |
| Record length | 1024 samples |
| Sampling rate | 250 MS/s |
| Sampling type | Real time: 200 ns/div and slower, equivalent time 100 ns/div and faster |
| Glitch capture | 2 ns |
| Input impedance | 1 MΩ // 15 pF or 50 Ω |
| Acquisition modes | Normal, Envelope (glitch capture), Average |
| Cursors | Volts, Time, Volts At Time, 1/Time, Slope |
| Functions | A Mode - Auto Level, Auto/Roll, Normal and Single Seq; B Mode - Trigger After Delay, Runs After Delay, 1K Record Length and more |
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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 P6136 probe with accessories (2432) or P6137 probe with accessories (2432A)
Accessories
- Standard probes: Two P6137 10× probes
- See 2432/Accessories for full list
Links
- Tek 2432 @ YouTube
- Tek 2432A display repair / PSU re-cap @ YouTube
- 2432 SMPS repair @ spurtikus.de via archive.org - lots of internal pictures, text in German
Documents referencing 2432M
| Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tek handshake vol.12 no.4.pdf | Article | Introducing the 300 MHz 2432 Digital Storage Oscilloscope | 1987 | 2432 • 2432M |
Patents that may apply to 2432A
| Page | Title | Inventors | Filing date | Grant date | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent US 4527117A | Signal processing system employing charge transfer devices | Dave Morgan • Gene Andrews | 1982-10-18 | 1985-07-02 | 7D20 • 2424L • 2430 • 2432 • 2432A • 2432M • TDS684 • CCD |
Patents that may apply to 2432M
| Page | Title | Inventors | Filing date | Grant date | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent US 4527117A | Signal processing system employing charge transfer devices | Dave Morgan • Gene Andrews | 1982-10-18 | 1985-07-02 | 7D20 • 2424L • 2430 • 2432 • 2432A • 2432M • TDS684 • CCD |
Pictures
Components
Some Parts Used in the 2432A
Proprietary ICs in the 2432 include:
A10U100 155-0238-00 EXT TRIGGER PREAMP A10U150 155-0239-02 A/B TRIGGER A10U320,A10U420 165-2235-01 LOW NOISE VERT PREAMP HYBRID A10U340,A10U440 165-2215-00 PEAK DETECTOR A10U350,A10U450 165-2206-00 CCD/CLOCK DRIVER A10U370 230-0002-50 (M299) TRIGGER LOGIC ARRAY A10U470 230-0001-50 (M299) PHASE CLOCK ARRAY A11U670 156-2381-00 TIME BASE CONTROLLER (STD CELL) A12U470 156-2380-00 WAVEFORM PROCESSOR, CUST.