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4016

Tektronix 4016Produced 1979–Tektronix 4016 family
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The Tektronix 4016 is a text-and-graphics computer terminal with a 25-inch storage-tube display. The Tektronix 4016 was introduced in 1979. The Tektronix 4016 uses a somewhat different mechanical layout to provide room for its much larger tube.[1]

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Produced

1979–

Node / era

Tektronix 4016

What it is

The Tektronix 4016 is a computer terminal introduced in 1979 as a larger-screen version of the 4010 series. The 4016 features a 25-inch storage-tube display. The terminal uses the direct-view bistable storage tube technology common to the 4010 family.[1]

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Control & software1

Type
Text-and-graphics computer terminal[1]
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Configuration & options2

Display size
25-inch[1]
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Display technology
Storage tube[1]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 1979Production start[1]

    The 4016 was introduced in 1979.

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Frequently asked questions

When was the Tektronix 4016 introduced?

The Tektronix 4016 was introduced in 1979.[1]

What is the screen size of the Tektronix 4016?

The Tektronix 4016 has a 25-inch screen.[1]

What display technology does the Tektronix 4016 use?

The Tektronix 4016 uses storage-tube technology, specifically a direct-view bistable storage tube.[1]

In which application area was the Tektronix 4016 widely used?

The Tektronix 4016 was widely used in computer-aided design (CAD).[1]

How did the mechanical layout of the Tektronix 4016 differ from other models?

The Tektronix 4016 had a somewhat different mechanical layout to provide room for its larger 25-inch tube.[1]

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 4016 are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 4016 are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 4016 are on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 4016 are on record.

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  • No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the 4016 are on record.

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  1. [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
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