Digital scopes: assembly in record time

Article Abstract:

The Tektronix 11400 oscilloscopes are an advanced line of instruments that can be assembled in only 45 minutes, in contrast to the less complex 7854 scope that takes nine hours to put together. The design of the instruments' printed circuit boards are a major contribution to the reduced schedule. Surface mount technology is utilized to afford dense spacing of the complex boards, but components are chosen and placed to facilitate automatic insertion. Cables are replaced by interconnection through the backplane and board wherever possible. A team of manufacturing engineers was established in the design area to guide the design toward producibility.

Product information, Manufacturing, Tektronix Inc., TEK, Design, Oscilloscope, Surface-Mount Technology, Surface mount technology

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Compact simulators for fossil-fueled power plants

Article Abstract:

New type of computers known as 'compact simulators' are now being used in fossil-fueled power plants. These simulators are inexpensive and compatible workstations with hardware identical to that of personal computers. The simulation system models a plant's operation in real time, thereby reducing capital and operation costs. These computer systems are mobile and adaptable to any type of fossil-fueled power plants.

Usage, Equipment and supplies, Computer simulation, Fossil fuel power plants

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