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See also [[:Category:5000 series scopes]] | See also [[:Category:5000 series scopes]] | ||
Introduction to the 5000-Series Oscilloscopes | = Introduction to the 5000-Series Oscilloscopes = | ||
The Basics of the 5000-Series | == The Basics of the 5000-Series == | ||
The 5000-series (5K) was introduced in 1971 as lower-cost, laboratory oscilloscope | The 5000-series (5K) was introduced in 1971 as lower-cost, laboratory oscilloscope | ||
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Mainframe and Plug-In Numbering Convention | == Mainframe and Plug-In Numbering Convention == | ||
While the 7000-series has a certain convention for numbering the mainframes, the | While the 7000-series has a certain convention for numbering the mainframes, the | ||
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The Two Faces of 5K and Compatibility | == The Two Faces of 5K and Compatibility == | ||
The 5000-series is divided into two general categories: the low-frequency | The 5000-series is divided into two general categories: the low-frequency | ||
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TM500-Series/5000-Series Compatibility | == TM500-Series/5000-Series Compatibility == | ||
The mechanical aspects of the TM500 line of modular instrumentation and those of | The mechanical aspects of the TM500 line of modular instrumentation and those of | ||
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how the two systems are not the least bit compatible. | how the two systems are not the least bit compatible. | ||
Plug-Ins and Bandwidth | == Plug-Ins and Bandwidth == | ||
The 5100-series mainframes are limited to a bandwidth of 2 MHz. As low as that | The 5100-series mainframes are limited to a bandwidth of 2 MHz. As low as that | ||
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Some Interesting Notes | == Some Interesting Notes == | ||
The dual-beam 5444 was offered for sale for just one catalog year at $3330 and then | The dual-beam 5444 was offered for sale for just one catalog year at $3330 and then | ||