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* [http://w140.com/tek-7704a.pdf Tektronix 7704A Manual (PDF)] | * [http://w140.com/tek-7704a.pdf Tektronix 7704A Manual (PDF)] | ||
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The '''Tektronix 7704A''' is a modular oscilloscope in the [[7000-series_scopes|7000 series]] | The '''Tektronix 7704A''' is a modular oscilloscope in the [[7000-series_scopes|7000 series]] that takes two [[7000-series_plug-ins#Vertical plug-ins|7000-series vertical plug-ins]] and two [[7000-series_plug-ins#Horizontal plug-ins|7000-series horizontal plug-ins]]. | ||
that takes two [[7000-series_plug-ins#Vertical plug-ins|7000-series vertical plug-ins]] | |||
and two [[7000-series_plug-ins#Horizontal plug-ins|7000-series horizontal plug-ins]]. | |||
Main designers were [[Luis Navarro]] (electrical) and Bob Shand (mechanical). | Main designers were [[Luis Navarro]] (electrical) and Bob Shand (mechanical). | ||
The 7704A followed the [[7704]] in 1972, improving bandwidth from 150 to 200 MHz (regular | The 7704A followed the [[7704]] in 1972, improving bandwidth from 150 to 200 MHz (regular model, optimized for transient response) or 250 MHz (option 9, bandwidth-optimized). | ||
model, optimized for transient response) or 250 MHz (option 9, bandwidth-optimized). | |||
The '''R7704''' rack-mount version continued to be named just R7704. | The '''R7704''' rack-mount version continued to be named just R7704. | ||
The 7704A has a special modular construction. At the bottom is the "A7704 acquisition unit", | The 7704A has a special modular construction. At the bottom is the "A7704 acquisition unit", which contains the power supply, plug-in slots, and main interface board. | ||
which contains the power supply, plug-in slots, and main interface board. On top is | On top is the "D7704 display unit", which contains the CRT, HV power supply, and output amplifiers for driving the deflection plates of the CRT. | ||
the "D7704 display unit", which contains the CRT, HV power supply, and output amplifiers for | These units detach. A large multi-pin connector passes signals and power from the acquisition unit to the display unit. | ||
driving the deflection plates of the CRT. These units detach. | It is important not to damage this connector when assembling or disassembling the units. | ||
passes signals and power from the acquisition unit to the display unit. It is important | |||
not to damage this connector when assembling or disassembling the units. | |||
An optional component, the [[P7001]] Processing Unit, can be added to a 7704A between the acquisition unit and the display unit. | An optional component, the [[P7001]] Processing Unit, can be added to a 7704A between the acquisition unit and the display unit. | ||