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Tektronix 4051
Graphics-capable desktop microcomputer
Tektronix 4051

Produced from 1975 to (?)

Manuals
ROM/PLD Images
File Pos. Checksum
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156-0666-01.bin U285 c35ce405
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156-0670-01.bin U495 d40a303d

(Manuals are OCRed PDF files unless noted otherwise)

Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix 4051 is a graphics-capable desktop microcomputer produced by Tektronix in the late 1970s through the early 1980s. The display is similar to the Tektronix 4010 terminal, using a direct-view storage CRT display (like an analog storage scope) to avoid the need for video RAM.

An all-in-one design, the 4051 includes display, keyboard, CPU and a 300 kByte DC300 quarter-inch cartridge tape drive in a single desktop case, and includes a GPIB interface. A simple operating system and BASIC interpreter are stored in ROM.

The storage tube display allows the screen to retain images drawn to it, eliminating the need for frame-buffer memory, and allowing the resolution to be as high as the display hardware can handle - logical coordinates are 1024 by 1024 of which the physical screen displays 1024 by 780. This type of display does not require a raster buffer memory, so all memory can be dedicated to programs and data.

The 4051 is based on an 8-bit Motorola 6800 CPU running at 1 MHz, and normally shipped with 8 kB of RAM expandable to 32 kB using 8 kB modules.

The remaining 32 kB of address space is reserved for ROM, which can be expanded using one or two external ROM cartridges of 8 kB each. The ROM includes six character sets and an extended dialect of BASIC including various vector drawing commands.

Option 1 adds a Data Communication Interface 021-0188-00 that attaches to the rear of the 4051 via a card-edge connector and provides an RS 232 port and two slots to accept expansion ROM cartridges/packs.

The 4051 was released in 1975. Adding the optional RS-232 interface allowed it to emulate a Tektronix 4012 terminal.

Key designer of the 4051 was Hiro Moriyasu.

4051 base price
Year Catalog price In 2026 dollars
1975 $5,995 ~$36,200

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Documents referencing 4051

Document Class Title Authors Year Links
Tekscope 1975 V7 N5.pdf Article A Desk-top Graphic Computing System Colin Barton 1975 4051
Tekscope 1975 V7 N5.pdf Article Graphing With the 4051 Graphic Computing System Tom Needham 1975 4051
4051 applications library newsletter vol.1 no.1.pdf Article The 4051 and the Standard Instrumentation Interface 1976 4051 • GPIB
Tekniques vol.1 no.10.pdf Article 4051 And DPO Constitute Waveform Processing System Through New Interface Dale Aufrecht 1977 P7001 • 021-0206-00 • 4051
4051 applications library newsletter vol.1 no.3.pdf Article Save and Retrieve Programs 4 to 6 Times Faster with the Binary Loader ROM Pack Dan Taylor 1977 4051
Tekniques Vol 1 No 04 Feb 1977.pdf Article 4051s Talk To Each Other Chuck Eng 1977 4051 • RS-232 interface
Tekniques vol.1 no.5.pdf Article Recording And Displaying TCS Graphics On The 4051 Graphic System Chuck Eng 1977 4051
Tekniques Vol 1 No 06 Apr 1977.pdf Article Solve Nonlinear Systems Of Equations In Seconds Gary P. Laroff 1977 4051
Tekniques Vol 1 No 06 Apr 1977.pdf Article More Information on Computer Animation Using the 4051 Will Gallant 1977 4051
Tekniques vol.1 no.7.pdf Article 4051 Interfaces with FACIT Paper Tape Punch and Reader Han Klinkspoor 1977 4051
Tekniques vol.1 no.8.pdf Article Making Slides with the 4051 and 4662 Byron Fisher 1977 4051 • 4662
Tekniques vol.1 no.9.pdf Article Debut of the 4907, an Intelligent Disc Unit for the 4051 Gary P. Laroff 1977 4907 • 4051 • 4051R05
Tekniques vol.1 no.9.pdf Article 4051 Used in Ship Hull Design System 1977 4956 • 4051
Tekscope 1977 V9 N2.pdf Article The Fundamental Beauty of Computer Graphics Bruce Rodgers 1977 4012 • 4014 • 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.2.pdf Article 4051 Aids Fire Fighting Research 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.3.pdf Article 4051 Computes Best Speaker Placement in Traveling Stereo Roadshow Gary P. Laroff 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.3.pdf Article New Interface Allows 4051 Data Communications with IBM Computers Gary P. Laroff 1978 4051C01 • 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.3.pdf Article Dashed Line Algorithm Update Syed M. Hasan 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.3.pdf Article 3-D Line Clipping Jay Beck 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.4.pdf Article Tektronix-Zonic Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Data Acquisition and Analysis System L.D.Mitchell 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.4.pdf Article Binary Liquid-Vapor Boiling Point Diagrams 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.5.pdf Article Testing Advanced Navigation Systems With The 4051 Robert B. Denny 1978 4051 • 4662
Tekniques vol.2 no.5.pdf Article The 4051R06 EDITOR: A Text Editor for the 4051 Cathy Cramer 1978 4051R06 • 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.6.pdf Article An Interface for Data Transfer Between CDC 3000 Series Computer and a 4051 David Bruning 1978 4051 • 4924
Tekniques vol.2 no.6.pdf Article 4051 Prints and Teaches Braille 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.6.pdf Article 4051 Controls Real Time System for Micro-Mouse Contest Miki Tokola 1978 4051 • 4924 • 4025
Tekniques vol.2 no.6.pdf Article Modified 4051 Interfaces with Hughes 639T Scan Converter Pat Kelley 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.6.pdf Article 4051 Tests Solar Cells at JPL 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.7.pdf Article 4051 Guides Spaceship in TV Series (Battlestar Galactica) 1978 4051 • 4081
Tekniques vol.2 no.7.pdf Article 4051 Helps Plan Resource Use at Six Rivers Thomas C. Bruce 1978 4051 • 4956 • 4662 • 4051C01
Tekniques vol.2 no.7.pdf Article The 4051/7912AD: An Automatic Waveform Acquisition System Jim Kassebaum • Jim Kimball 1978 7912AD • 4051 • GPIB • 7A16P • 7B90P
Tekniques vol.2 no.8.pdf Article Meteorology and Geometric Analysis Occupy 4051 Patricia Kelley 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.8.pdf Article International Paper Company Streamlines Business Methods Using New TEKTRONIX Modeling and Reporting Software Terry Davis • Patricia Kelley 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.8.pdf Article 4051 Graphs Age-Old Geomagnetic Data Patricia Kelley 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.8.pdf Article TEKTRONIX Announces Modeling and Reporting Software: Business Concepts with 4051 Graphics Don Gard 1978 4051
Tekniques vol.2 no.8.pdf Article Center for Naval Analyses Evaluates War-At-Sea Strike Tactics on 4051 Graphic System Catherine Anderson 1978 4051
Tek forum report 11.pdf Article GAS 6800 Graphics Computer Gary Spence 1979 4051 • P7001
Tek forum report 11.pdf Article 4051 Video Interface Mike Mihalik 1979 4051
Tek forum report 6.pdf Article Assembly Language Programs for the 4051 Steve Tuttle 1979 4051
Tek forum report 6.pdf Article 4051 Enhancement ROM Packs Larry Gagliani 1979 4051
Tekniques vol.3 no.1.pdf Article Using the 4051 in High Speed Film Analysis G. Keith McElroy 1979 4051
Tekniques vol.3 no.1.pdf Article 4051 Speeds Up Pulmonary Testing 1979 4051
Tekniques vol.3 no.2.pdf Article A 4051-Based Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer Data System Nick Bazil 1979 4051 • 4907
Tekniques vol.3 no.2.pdf Article Science Fair Goes to Space: 4051 Helps Terry Davis 1979 4051
Tekniques vol.3 no.3.pdf Article Graphics Display Treatment Planning on the 4051 Aids Radiotherapists Patricia Kelley 1979 4051
Tekniques vol.3 no.4.pdf Article 4051 + KRM = Computer Access for the Blind Gregory L. Goodrich • Richard R. Bennett • J. Kenneth Wiley 1979 4051
Tekniques vol.3 no.4.pdf Article Automatic Data Handling of Uranium Analysis for the NURE Program Stanley T. Kosiewicz 1979 4051
Tekniques vol.3 no.5.pdf Article Computer Aided Design Prepares Students for World of Work Patricia Kelley 1979 4956 • 4662 • 4051
Tekniques vol.3 no.6.pdf Article 4051 Helps Study Water Quality Problems Simon Whitlow • Maureen Lamb 1979 4051
Tekniques vol.3 no.6.pdf Article Business Planning Graphics at Boise Cascade Terry Davis 1979 4051
Tekniques vol.3 no.7.pdf Article A Recent Development in LORAN-C Data Acquisition, Aided By The 4051 Peter Mauro 1979 4051
Tekniques vol.3 no.8.pdf Article Using the 4051 as a Computer-Aided Design Aid Edward J. Moran 1979 4051
Tekniques vol.4 no.1.pdf Article Simulating Physics Experiments With The 4051 Jack M. Wilson 1980 4051
Tekniques vol.4 no.2.pdf Article Electric Outboard Motors Optimized Through Intelligence of 4051 Les Weaver • Patricia Kelley 1980 4051
Tekniques vol.4 no.2.pdf Article Succesful Business Scheduling with the 4051 G. W. Allman • J. H. Bottom 1980 4051
Tekniques vol.4 no.4.pdf Article 4051 Aids in Study of Radioactive Elements D.L. Raschella • J.R. Uchida • J.R. Peterson 1980 4051
Tekniques vol.4 no.5.pdf Article On-Line Calorimetry Data Acquisition and Analysis D.L. Raschella • J.R. Uchida • J.R. Peterson 1980 4051 • 4924 • 4631 • 4662
Tekniques vol.4 no.6.pdf Article 4051 Aids Biomechanics Research at University of Oregon. Terry Davis 1980 4051
Tekniques vol.4 no.6.pdf Article Avionics Research Using the 4051 Patricia Kelley 1980 4051
Tekniques vol.5 no.1.pdf Article Department of Commerce Streamlines Graphics and Typesetting through a 4051 Patricia Kelley 1981 4051 • 4663
Tekniques vol.5 no.4.pdf Article Nerve Development: Digitization and Three-Dimensional Reconstruction from Serial Sections David F. Davey 1981 4051 • 4662
Tekniques vol.5 no.4.pdf Article 4050 Users Share Data Storage and Retrieval in New Tektronix Hard Disk Chuck Smith • Dave Watts 1981 4909 • 4050 series • 4051 • 4052
Tekscope 1981 V13 N2.pdf Article Software Innovations Increase Productivity of Desktop Computer Users Bruce Rodgers 1981 4051 • 4052 • 4054 • PLOT50
Tekniques vol.6 no.1.pdf Article A Fast Unidirectional TTY Interface for a Minicomputer R. Christie Harper • Ben M. Williams • James E. Gaiser 1982 4051
Tekniques vol.6 no.1.pdf Article 4050 Controls New Generation of Programmable Instruments for Measurement Automation 1982 4051 • 4052 • TM5000 system • TM5003 • TM5006 • DM5010 • DC5009 • DC5010 • FG5010 • PS5010 • SI5010 • MI5010 • MX5010
Tekniques vol.7 no.1.pdf Article Tektronix Desktop Computer Indispensible in Fusion Research 1983 4051 • TransEra 752-ADC

Patents that may apply to 4051

Page Title Inventors Filing date Grant date Links
Patent US D244614S Computing system Jack Gilmore • Garry Mitchell Burgess • Sid Broughton • Martha Jane Rowland 1975-10-24 1977-06-07 4051

Pictures

External

Internal

  • Inside view

    Inside view

  • RAM board

    RAM board

  • main board

    main board

  • Screen without frame

    Screen without frame

  • Power supply

    Power supply

  • Power supply

    Power supply

  • ROMs closeup

    ROMs closeup

Option 1 Data Communication Interface, 021-0188-00

  • Back side detailed view

    Back side detailed view

  • Back side detailed view

    Back side detailed view

Advertising

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    4051 ad

  • 4051 advertising in Electronics magazine 1976

    4051 advertising in Electronics magazine 1976

Components

Some Parts Used in the 4051

Part Part Number(s) Class Description Used in
2N3053 151-0136-00 • 151-0136-01 • 151-0136-02 • 151-0136-03 Discrete component silicon NPN medium-power transistor AN/USM281C • CG5001 • CG551AP • FG501 • GMA101A • GMA304 • J16 • OS261 • PS503A • RE4012 • RM529 • R116 • R288 • R293 • R520 • RM556 • R561B • R564B • R7103 • R7403N • R7844 • SC501 • TR501 • TR502 • TR503 • 067-0508-00 • 067-0546-00 • 067-0561-00 • 067-0561-01 • 067-0570-00 • 067-0570-01 • 067-0604-00 • 067-0746-00 • 067-0845-00 • 1502 • 1503 • 1A4 • 1A7 • 1A7A • 1L5 • 1S1 • 106 • 114 • 115 • 184 • 2A61 • 2101 • 211 • 212 • 230 • 240 • 284 • 287 • 3A10 • 3A7 • 3A9 • 3B5 • 3L5 • 3S1 • 3T4 • 3T5 • 3T6 • 3T77A • 321A • 4002A • 4006 • 4010 • 4012 • 4013 • 4016 • 4024 • 4025 • 4025A • 4051 • 4052 • 4052A • 4054 • 4054A • 4081 • 410 • 4112 • 4112B • 4113 • 4113A • 4113B • 4114 • 4114A • 4114B • 4115B • 4116A • 4116B • 422 • 453 • 454 • 454A • 455A • 4601 • 4602 • 4610 • 4620 • 4623 • 4631 • 4632 • 4633A • 4634 • 464 • 465B • 465M • 466 • 468 • 4701 • 475 • 475A • 475M • 485 • 491 • 492 • 492A • 492AP • 492P • 494 • 494P • 496 • 496P • 5T3 • 520 • 521 • 522 • 5223 • 528 • 528A • 529 • 556 • 561B • 564B • 568 • 576 • 606 • 606A • 608 • 611 • 613 • 614 • 618 • 619 • 624 • 630 • 634 • 7L12 • 7104 • 7313 • 7403N • 7503 • 7504 • 7514 • 7603 • 7613 • 7623 • 7623A • 7633 • 7704A • 7834 • 7844 • R7844 • 7904 • R7903 • 7912AD • R7912
Motorola 6800 156-0426-00 • 156-0426-04 • 156-2413-00 Monolithic integrated circuit 8-bit microprocessor 021-0206-00 • 021-0374-00 • 067-0902-00 • 067-1137-99 • 2211 • 2445 • 2465 • 2467 • 4041 • 4051 • 4662 • 4663 • 4692 • 4907 • 7912 • 7912AD • 7A16P • 7A29P • 7B81P • 7B90P • 833 • 834 • 835 • 836 • AA5001 • CG5001 • CG551AP • CG5010 • CG5011 • DA4084 • DF1 • DF2 • DM5010 • FG5010 • MI5010 • SI5010 • PS5004 • PS5010 • SG5010 • TDS540 • Keithley 181 • Keithley 191 • Keithley 192 • Keithley 195 • Keithley 195A • Keithley 220 • Keithley 224 • Keithley 230
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