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'''[[7000-series scopes|Tektronix 7000 series oscilloscope mainframes]]''' have one ([[7912]]) or two vertical plug-in slots, and zero ([[7612D]]), one (7xx3, 7912) or two (7xx4) horizontal plug-in slots.
'''[[7000-series scopes|Tektronix 7000 series oscilloscope mainframes]]''' have one ([[7912]]) or two vertical plug-in slots, and zero ([[7612D]]), one (7xx3, 7912) or two (7xx4) horizontal plug-in slots.


The interconnect on either slot type is a 76-pin PCB edge connector. The pinout on vertical and horizontal slots is not identical but
The interconnect on either slot type is a 76-pin, 0.1" pitch PCB edge connector. The pinout on vertical and horizontal slots is not identical but
compatible to the point that vertical plugins can be installed in horizontal slots and vice versa. However, in that case, some functions may  
compatible to the point that vertical plugins can be installed in horizontal slots and vice versa. However, in that case, some functions may  
be unavailable − for example, trigger signals are only routed to H slots so a timebase in a V slot must be externally triggered.
be unavailable − for example, trigger signals are only routed to H slots so a timebase in a V slot must be externally triggered.

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