The Tektronix/CDS 73A-853 is a CDSbus to VXIbus adapter that bridges legacy Tektronix 53A series probes with 73A series oscilloscopes and modern test equipment. This single-slot, C-size VXI module enables Colorado Data Systems (CDS) function cards to operate within VXIbus systems, maintaining probe and instrument compatibility across generations of Tektronix measurement platforms.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Adapter
• Interface: CDSbus to VXIbus
• Form Factor: Single-Slot C-Size VXI Module
• Function: Interconnects 53A series probes to 73A series oscilloscopes and associated test equipment
– Key Features
• Acts as a bridge between legacy and modern Tektronix systems
• Supports Colorado Data Systems function card integration into VXIbus environments
• Maintains signal integrity across probe-to-instrument connection
• Single-slot installation simplifies VXI chassis integration
– Typical Applications
• Legacy probe compatibility with current-generation oscilloscopes
• VXIbus-based measurement systems requiring CDS card support
• Mixed-generation test setups combining older probes with newer instruments
• Extending the operational life of installed Tektronix 53A probe inventory
– Compatibility & Integration
Probe Series: Tektronix 53A series
Oscilloscope & Test Equipment: Tektronix 73A series
VXI Configuration: Operates as a C-size module within standard VXI chassis; occupies one slot
This adapter remains available through third-party suppliers despite manufacturer end-of-life designation, ensuring continued support for established measurement systems.
