Tektronix
8002
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The Tektronix 8002 is a Microprocessor Development System (MDS) that could be fitted with real-time emulators for processors including the 8080, Z80, and 6502. The Tektronix 8002 was acquired by Tektronix and later succeeded by the 8540/8550/8560 series.[1]
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Produced
1977–
Power
115 V ac ±10% or 230 V ac ±10%[3]
What it is
The Tektronix 8002 is a microprocessor development system in the Tektronix μProcessor Lab family. The 8002 supports software development, emulation, debugging, and prototype analysis for microprocessor-based products.[3][2]
The Tektronix 8002 is a modular bench instrument with a mainframe that houses plug-in circuit boards and optional support modules. The 8002 family includes assembler and emulator support packages for multiple microprocessors.[3][2]
How it works
A microprocessor development system supports source editing, assembly, linking, emulation, debugging, and prototype control. The 8002 uses TEKDOS to manage file functions, text editing, assembler operation, and debugging routines.[3][2]
The 8002 can operate with an emulator processor that matches the target microprocessor. The 8002 can also use partial emulation and full emulation modes while the debugging system controls execution and allows tracing, breakpointing, and memory examination.[3]
Where it fits in the process flow
The 8002 belongs before production release in the product-development flow for microprocessor-based products. The system is used to develop and verify software and to exercise prototype circuitry before final implementation.[3][2]
The 8002 connects to a prototype through emulator and probe hardware. The real-time prototype analyzer option monitors hardware and software functions during execution and can issue triggers or breakpoints from programmed event comparisons.[4]
Applications
The 8002 is used for software development, assembly, linking, emulation, debugging, and PROM programming support in microprocessor-based product development.[3][2]
The real-time prototype analyzer option stores bus transactions, compares programmed events, and can observe address, data, control, and probe signals during operation.[4]
- microprocessor development and debugging
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
Dimensions & facilities2
- Dimensions (height x width x length)
- 24.7 cm x 48.3 cm x 57.3 cm (9.6 in x 18.8 in x 22.3 in)[3]
Configuration & options16
- Supported microprocessors
- Intel 8085A and 8080A, Motorola 6800, Texas Instruments TMS9900, Zilog Z80A[3]
- Emulation modes
- System emulation (mode 0), partial emulation (mode 1), full emulation (mode 2)[3]
- Disc organization
- 77 concentric tracks; each quarter track split into eight sectors; each sector can contain 128 bytes[3]
Vintage & configurations
- 1977-06Production start[2]
The 8002 6800 Assembler and Emulator User's Manual supporting TEKDOS Version 2 was first printed in June 1977.
What replaced it?
Related models
- siblingTektronix 8000— The 8000 is a software development system with twin floppy disk storage and cross-compilers, while the 8002 adds real-time emulator capability.source[1]
- successorTektronix 8560— Replaced by the 8540/8550/8560 seriessource[1]
What does it need to run?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Tektronix 8002 used for?
The Tektronix 8002 is used for software development, assembly, linking, emulation, debugging, and PROM programming support in microprocessor-based product development.[3][2]
Which microprocessor families does the 8002 support?
The 8002 supports the Intel 8085A and 8080A, Motorola 6800, Texas Instruments TMS9900, and Zilog Z80A.[3]
How does the 8002 support prototype debugging?
The 8002 can run in partial emulation and full emulation modes while the debugging system controls execution, allows tracing, sets breakpoints, and lets the user examine and change memory.[3]
What is the real-time prototype analyzer option?
The real-time prototype analyzer option monitors hardware and software functions during real-time execution, stores bus transactions, compares programmed events, and can issue trigger pulses or breakpoints.[4]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 8002 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 8002 are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the 8002 are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 8002 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 8002 is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 8002 are on record.
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Sources & citations
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- [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
- [2]bitsavers.mirrorservice.org — bitsavers.mirrorservice.orgbitsavers.mirrorservice.org
- [3]bitsavers.mirrorservice.org — bitsavers.mirrorservice.orgbitsavers.mirrorservice.org
- [4]https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/www.bitsavers.org/pdf/tektronix/800x/070-2356-00_8001_8002_Real-Time_Prototype_Analyzer_Service_197708.pdf — mirrorservice.orgmirrorservice.org
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