Tektronix
564
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The Tektronix 564 is an analog storage oscilloscope. The Tektronix 564 was the world's first mass-produced model of its kind, introduced in 1964.[1]
What it is
The Tektronix 564 is a storage oscilloscope. The Tektronix 564 was introduced in June 1962. The Tektronix 564 was produced from 1962 to 1969. The Tektronix 564 was the storage scope of the 560 series and was superseded by the 564B in 1969. The Tektronix 564 can also operate as a conventional oscilloscope.[2][3]
How it works
The Tektronix 564 stores cathode-ray tube displays for viewing or photographing up to an hour after application of the input signal. The Tektronix 564 is compatible with all Tektronix 2-Series and 3-Series plug-in units. The Tektronix 564 can operate in differential, multi-trace, wide-band, sampling, and delayed-sweep modes when equipped with suitable plug-ins. The Tektronix 564 uses a cathode-ray storage tube with two separate storage screens. The Tektronix 564 screen is divided into two 4 cm by 10 cm sections, allowing independent saving and erasing of the upper and lower half. The Tektronix 564 has at least 1 hour of storage duration. The Tektronix 564 erase time is approximately 250 msec.[3][2]
The Tektronix 564 takes two 2-series or 3-series plug-ins. In the 560 series architecture, the left plug-in directly drives the vertical deflection plates of the cathode-ray tube, and the right plug-in directly drives the horizontal deflection plates. The Tektronix 564 bandwidth is determined by the installed plug-in. The Tektronix 564 calibrator provides a square-wave signal at power-line frequency with output from 0.2 millivolt to 100 volts peak-to-peak in 18 calibrated steps into a high-impedance load. The Tektronix 564 has maximum power consumption of 250 watts with plug-in units.[2][3]
Applications
The Tektronix 564 is intended for detailed viewing and photography of single-sweep displays and extremely low-frequency waveforms. The Tektronix 564 provides convenience and versatility for comparison and analysis of waveforms through its two separate storage screens. The Tektronix 564 was one of the mainframes offered for the Engine Analyzer System.[3][2]
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Dimensions & facilities1
Configuration & options10
Vintage & configurations
- 1962Production start[2]
The 564 was introduced in June 1962.
- 1964Introduction[1]
Tektronix introduced the model 564 in 1964.
- 1964introduced[1]
Tektronix made the world's first mass-produced analog storage oscilloscope, the model 564, in 1964.
- 1964Production start[1]
Introduction of the Tektronix 564 as the first mass-produced analog storage oscilloscope
- 1969Production end[2]
The 564 was superseded by the 564B in 1969.
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 564B | — | 1969 | Fully solid state and superseded the 564 in 1969. | w140.com[2] |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of instrument is the Tektronix 564?
The Tektronix 564 is a storage oscilloscope, and it can also be operated as a conventional oscilloscope.[3][2]
When was the Tektronix 564 introduced and when was it produced?
The Tektronix 564 was introduced in June 1962 and was produced from 1962 to 1969.[2]
How long can the Tektronix 564 retain a stored display?
The Tektronix 564 has a storage duration of at least 1 hour.[3][2]
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The control-system platform and OS era of the 564 are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 564 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 564 is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 564 are on record.
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Sources & citations
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- [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
- [2]w140.com — w140.comw140.com
- [3]archive.org — archive.orgarchive.org
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