Tektronix

454

oscilloscopeIntroduced 1967Produced 1967–1974Tektronix 454 family

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Produced

1967–1974

Power

150 MHz^[2]

What is it?

Tektronix's 400 series oscilloscopes were introduced in 1966, and the source states that the first models were the 422, a 16 MHz bandwidth model, and the 453, a 50 MHz bandwidth model; the following year, the 454 was introduced as a 150 MHz portable oscilloscope.

What can it run?

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What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

bandwidth: 150 MHz^[2]2 sources

Configuration & options2

portability: portable^[2]
series: 400 series^[2]

Vintage & configurations

1967-03Production start^[1]
introduced in March 1967
1974Production end^[1]
produced until 1974

Documented models & variants

Designation	Generation	Vintage	Changes	Source
454A	—	1971	successor introduced in 1971	w140.com^[1]

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What replaced it?

siblingTektronix 453— The source states the 453 was the first 400 series model mentioned before the 454.source^[2]
siblingTektronix 422— The source states the 422 was another first model in the 400 series.source^[2]

What does it need to run?

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bandwidth150 MHz^[2]

Where are the manuals?

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Frequently asked questions

What type of instrument is the Tektronix 454?

It is a portable dual-trace oscilloscope with a 150 MHz bandwidth.^[1]

When was the Tektronix 454 introduced?

It was introduced in March 1967.^[1]

What display technology does the Tektronix 454 use?

It uses a CRT with distributed vertical deflection plates.^[1]

Can the Tektronix 454 increase input sensitivity by cascading channels?

Yes. Cascading the CH1 and CH2 input amplifiers provides 1 mV/div sensitivity at 33 MHz bandwidth.^[1]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the 454 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

The control-system platform and OS era of the 454 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 454 are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the 454 is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 454 are on record.
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No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the 454 are on record.
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