Tektronix
455 Oscilloscope
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Produced
1975–1980
Power
50 MHz[1]
What it is
How it works
The Tektronix 455 uses integrated circuits extensively.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical6
- Trigger Sensitivity (AC coupled)
- 0.4 div internal or 50 mV external from 60 Hz to 10 MHz; 1.5 div internal or 250 mV external at 50 MHz[3]
Dimensions & facilities4
Configuration & options1
- Horizontal Variable Range (A only)
- 2.5 to 1 continuously variable; extends slowest A sweep rate to at least 1.25 s/div[3]
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 455/A2/B2 | — | — | Includes A2 Vertical Module and B2 Horizontal Module | manualslib.com[3] |
| 455 Option 4 | — | — | Modifies the 455 to meet EMC requirements of MIL-STD-461A | w140.com[1] |
| 455 Option 5 | — | — | Adds a TV sync separator to the B2 module | w140.com[1] |
| 455 Option 7 | — | — | Permits the 455 to be powered from 12 or 24 V DC source (making it compatible with the 1106 battery pack) | w140.com[1] |
| 455 Option 78 | — | — | Changes the CRT to P11 phosphor | w140.com[1] |
What does it need to run?
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- Bandwidth50 MHz[1]
- Deflection Factor Calibrated Range5 mV to 5 V/div in 10 steps (1-2-5 sequence)[3]
- Common-Mode Rejection Ratioat least 10:1 at 10 MHz[3]
- Trigger Sensitivity (AC coupled)0.4 div internal or 50 mV external from 60 Hz to 10 MHz; 1.5 div internal or 250 mV external at 50 MHz[3]
- Operating Voltagenominal 116 V or 232 V, 48 to 440 Hz[3]
- Option 7 DC Operation12 or 24 V DC[3]
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Tektronix 455 a single-channel or dual-channel instrument?
The Tektronix 455 is a dual-trace instrument.[1]
Is the Tektronix 455 a solid-state oscilloscope?
The Tektronix 455 is a solid-state oscilloscope.[1]
Did the Tektronix 455 use integrated circuits?
The Tektronix 455 uses integrated circuits extensively.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 455 Oscilloscope are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
The control-system platform and OS era of the 455 Oscilloscope are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 455 Oscilloscope are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 455 Oscilloscope is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 455 Oscilloscope are on record.
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No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the 455 Oscilloscope are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]w140.com — w140.comw140.com
- [2]Inventory photo
- [3]manualslib.com — manualslib.commanualslib.com
- [4]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Sep 30, 2026.