Tektronix
4006
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Produced
1972–
Node / era
Tektronix 4010
What it is
How it works
The 4006 communicates with a host computer over its built-in RS-232 serial interface.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Control & software2
Configuration & options5
Vintage & configurations
- 1972Production start[1]
Released in 1972.
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of display technology does the Tektronix 4006 use?
The Tektronix 4006 uses a storage tube display, which is a direct-view bistable storage tube that holds an image without refresh.[1]
What interface does the Tektronix 4006 use to connect to a computer?
The Tektronix 4006 uses a built-in RS-232 serial port for communication with a host computer.[1]
When was the Tektronix 4006 released?
The Tektronix 4006 was released in the 1980s.[1]
What is the form factor of the Tektronix 4006?
The Tektronix 4006 is compact enough to fit on a desk.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 4006 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 variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 4006 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool
The control-system platform and OS era of the 4006 are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 4006 are on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 4006 are on record.
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No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the 4006 are on record.
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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.