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oscilloscopeProduced 1975–1991Tektronix 314 family
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The Tektronix 314 is a portable 10 MHz dual-trace CRT storage oscilloscope. The Tektronix 314 was introduced in 1975. The Tektronix 314 can run on wall power, 12 V DC, or 24 V DC.[1][2]

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Produced

1975–1991

Power

1 mV/div to 10 V/div, 1-2-5 sequence[1]

What it is

The Tektronix 314 is a portable dual-trace CRT storage oscilloscope.[1]

How it works

The Tektronix 314 uses a CRT storage system with bistable storage and an enhanced viewing mode.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Tektronix 314 can operate from wall power, 12 V DC, or 24 V DC.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical11

Bandwidth
DC to 10 MHz (AC coupling LF cutoff <10 Hz)[1]
Accurate?
Deflection factor
1 mV/div to 10 V/div, 1-2-5 sequence[1]
Accurate?
Acceleration voltage
2 kV[1]
Accurate?
AC power requirements
100, 115, 120, 200, 230, or 240 V AC, 48 to 440 Hz[2]
Accurate?
DC power requirements
+12 V or +24 V DC[2]
Accurate?
Bandwidth
DC to 10 MHz[1]
Accurate?
CRT
8×10 divisions @ 6 mm/div, P44 phosphor, 2 kV acceleration voltage[1]
Accurate?
Power sources
wall power, 12 V DC, or 24 V DC[1]
Accurate?
Type
portable 10 MHz dual-trace CRT storage scope[1]
Accurate?
Deflection
1 mV/div to 10 V/div, 1-2-5[1]
Accurate?
Power
wall power, 12 V DC, or 24 V DC[1]
Accurate?

Control & software3

CRT display area
8 × 10 divisions at 6 mm/div[1]
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CRT phosphor
P44[1]
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Type
portable dual-trace CRT storage oscilloscope[1]
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Dimensions & facilities1

form factor
lightweight and totally portable[3]
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Configuration & options12

series
300 series[3]
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brand context
Sony-Tektronix[3]
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Input impedance
1 MΩ // 47 pF[1]
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Time base
1 μs/div to 5 s/div, 1-2-5 sequence[1]
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Storage type
Bistable storage[1]
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Writing speed (normal)
>80 div/ms[1]
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Writing speed (enhanced)
>400 div/ms (250 cm/ms)[1]
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Stored viewing time
Up to 4 hours[1]
Accurate?
Time base
1 μs/div to 5 s/div, 1-2-5[1]
Accurate?
Storage
bistable storage; writing speed >80 div/ms, >400 div/ms in enhanced mode; stored viewing time to 4 hours[1]
Accurate?
Storage
Bistable storage; writing speed >80 div/ms, >400 div/ms (250 cm/ms) in enhanced mode; stored viewing time to 4 hours[1]
Accurate?
Production period
1975 to 1991[1]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 1975Production start[1]

    Introduced in 1975.

  2. 1991Production end[1]

    Produced from 1975 to 1991.

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What replaced it?

  • siblingTektronix 335— Example of the Sony/Tektronix 300 series models.source[3]

What does it need to run?

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  • BandwidthDC to 10 MHz (AC coupling LF cutoff <10 Hz)[1]
  • Deflection factor1 mV/div to 10 V/div, 1-2-5 sequence[1]
  • Acceleration voltage2 kV[1]
  • AC power requirements100, 115, 120, 200, 230, or 240 V AC, 48 to 440 Hz[2]
  • DC power requirements+12 V or +24 V DC[2]
  • BandwidthDC to 10 MHz[1]
  • CRT8×10 divisions @ 6 mm/div, P44 phosphor, 2 kV acceleration voltage[1]
  • Power sourceswall power, 12 V DC, or 24 V DC[1]
  • Typeportable 10 MHz dual-trace CRT storage scope[1]
  • Deflection1 mV/div to 10 V/div, 1-2-5[1]
  • Powerwall power, 12 V DC, or 24 V DC[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of instrument is the Tektronix 314?

The Tektronix 314 is a storage oscilloscope.[4][2][1]

Is the Tektronix 314 a dual-channel instrument?

The Tektronix 314 is a dual-channel storage scope.[1]

Can the Tektronix 314 use an external trigger source?

The Tektronix 314 supports triggering from an external source.[2]

Can the Tektronix 314 accept an external horizontal signal?

The Tektronix 314 provides an external trigger or horizontal input connector.[2]

Can the Tektronix 314 store a display?

The Tektronix 314 includes a storage display mode and an erase function.[2]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 314 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 314 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 314 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the 314 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 314 are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]w140.com — w140.comw140.com
  2. [2]manualslib.com — manualslib.commanualslib.com
  3. [3]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
  4. [4]TEKTRONIX 314 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Pdf Download | ManualsLib — manualslib.commanualslib.com
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