Seeing the Invisible

Name: Seeing the Invisible
SKU: 9781807383336
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Even we, small collectors of vintage technology, have our own personal Seven Wonders of the World. And if any instrument deserves the title of Eighth Wonder, it is, the magnificent 1986 Tektronix 11302 oscilloscope. Built around its futuristic Micro-Channel Plate cathode-ray tube, it made the invisible visible—even under normal room lighting. Still an analog scope, yet driven by an advanced digital control system, it stands as the final and most sophisticated heir of the analog era.

For this book, I had the rare privilege of receiving input from a member of the original 11300-Series design team. His guidance adds a level of authenticity that no amount of documentation could ever provide.

An in-depth look at one of the most beautiful instruments a Tektronix collector can own: history, engineering, and restoration.

SKU: 9781807383336 Categories: Best Sellers, Science & Technology, Technology

Binding: Perfect Bound

Pages: 196Author: Giovanni Becattini

Description

The Seven Wonders of the World are celebrated for their beauty and ingenuity. But collectors of vintage technology also have their own marvels—and for me, the Tektronix 11302 oscilloscope is nothing less than an Eighth Wonder. A 1986 masterpiece built around the revolutionary Micro-Channel Plate CRT, it is the dazzling final chapter of the analog oscilloscope era.

While working on this book, something happened that I never dared to hope for: one of the designers of the Tektronix 11300 Series contacted me and generously reviewed my work.

He prefers to remain anonymous, so I will simply call him “Jim,” but his insights illuminate these pages with a clarity that no amount of documents could ever provide. It was like writing history with the help of someone who was actually there.

This book brings together history, engineering, restoration—and a rare first-hand voice from inside Tektronix.

A unique journey into one of the most extraordinary instruments ever built.