Tektronix
8560
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What it is
The Tektronix 8560 is a test and measurement instrument produced by Tektronix, Inc., an American company historically known for manufacturing electronic testing devices such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers. Tektronix, founded in 1946 in Oregon, built its reputation on oscilloscope innovation, including the first triggered oscilloscope in 1946 and the introduction of plug-in oscilloscope systems in the late 1950s.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Control & software1
Configuration & options5
- Supported microprocessor types
- Many 8-bit and 16-bit microprocessor types (with emulator cards and probes)[1]
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8562 | — | — | Final upgraded variant of the 8560 | en.wikipedia.org[1] |
What replaced it?
Related models
- predecessorTektronix 8000— Replaced by the 8540/8550/8560 seriessource[1]
- predecessorTektronix 8002— Replaced by the 8540/8550/8560 seriessource[1]
- siblingTektronix 8540— Can be connected to the 8560 via RS-422source[1]
- siblingTektronix 8550— Part of the same microprocessor development system familysource[1]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 8560 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 8560 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the 8560 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 8560 are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the 8560 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 8560 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
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Sources & citations
Sources (1)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
Last updated Sep 21, 2026.