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Tektronix Sony 370A User Manual

Tektronix Sony 370A
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Operator Manual
370A
Programmable Curve Tracer
070-7779-05
Please check for change information at the rear
of this manual.
First Printing: January 1989
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Tektronix Sony 370A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTektronix
ModelSony 370A
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty

EC Declaration of Conformity

Safety Summary

As Marked on Equipment

Description of safety symbols and warnings indicated on the equipment.

Terms in This Manual

Definitions for cautionary and warning statements used within the operator manual.

Symbols in This Manual

Explanation of the meaning of symbols used in the manual for cautionary information.

Section 1 General Information

Description of Instrument

Overview of the 370A as a microprocessor-controlled semiconductor curve tracer.

Installation

Detailed instructions on how to install the 370A instrument.

Initial Inspection

Procedures for performing an initial inspection of the instrument before operation.

Power Source Information

Information regarding the instrument's power source requirements and specifications.

Operating Temperature

Specifies the ambient temperature range for safe and effective instrument operation.

Test Adapter and Protective Cover

Information on using test adapters and the importance of the protective cover for safe operation.

Rackmounting Information

Instructions and considerations for mounting the 370A instrument in a standard rack.

Repackaging for Shipment

Guidelines and procedures for properly repackaging the instrument for shipping.

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications and performance requirements for the 370A instrument.

Kelvin Sense

Explanation of the Kelvin sense measurement method for high-precision voltage measurement.

Section 2 Controls, Indicators and Connectors

Introduction to Controls

Overview of the section covering the instrument's controls, indicators, and connectors.

Instrument Power and CRT Controls

Detailed explanation of instrument power controls and CRT (display) controls.

Measurement, ACQ Mode, and Mag Controls

Description of measurement modes, acquisition modes, and magnification controls.

Memory Index and Setup Controls

Explanation of controls for managing memory index and instrument setups.

Display Controls

Details on controls used to adjust and configure the instrument's display.

Cursor Controls and Position Controls

Information on using cursor controls for precise measurement and position adjustments.

Step Generator Controls

Guide to operating the step generator for creating voltage and current steps.

Collector Supply Controls

Explanation of controls for setting the collector supply voltage and current.

Section 3 Operating Instructions

General Description of Instrument Operation

A general description of how the 370A operates and its measurement capabilities.

First Time Operation

Step-by-step guide for the initial operation and setup of the instrument.

Section 4 GPIB

Review of GPIB Interface

Introduction to the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) and its role with the instrument.

GPIB Hardware

Description of the hardware components that constitute the GPIB interface circuits.

GPIB Communication Protocol

Explanation of the communication protocol used for GPIB interfacing.

GPIB Interface Messages

Details on interface messages, including commands and responses, for GPIB communication.

Section 5 Options

Available Options

List of available optional accessories and power cords for the 370A instrument.

Appendix A Diagnostic Routines and Messages

Diagnostic Routines Overview

Explanation of the instrument's diagnostic routines and their functions.

Power-on Diagnostic Routines

Description of the diagnostic routines automatically performed by the instrument upon power-on.

User Initiated Diagnostic Routine

Procedure for initiating a diagnostic routine manually by the user.

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