[SI-LIST] Re: FW: Copper interface cable proposal

My 2C

I'm not from Tek, and I have an 11801, I do not find it "incomprehensible"
that Tek stop supporting the unit.  As I see it - It's all a matter of
incoming revenue vs.  cost of supporting it and whether the stopped support
will increase sales of newer model and support which is the CSA8000.

 Why'd they discontinue the 11801 if it had such a large install base?
 "Technology"-always on the move !

 If I was to decide on a Model I'd definitely go with the CSA8000 and you'd
wouldn't have to worry whether you lose support or not, which I had the
pleasure to see at a "TDA Systems Seminar" & also had TEK there representing
the CSA8000.

It had allot of nifty features and had a windows based screen which I liked.
I think they were talking about integrating TDR software into it as an
option- Maybe Mr. Smolyansky could confirm that- He's on SI List.

If your interested & with questions on the CSA8000:

Tektronix
Hank Crombie
1-800-545-2712x4720

I think CSA8000 base price is around 20K.

Regards,
Rich





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Subject: [SI-LIST] Re: FW: Copper interface cable proposal



Thanks Jan, However all the parts and modules are still listed in Teks
2001 Catalog, and I've had no such warnings given to me.  In fact I have
just recd a cal due notice from Tek for my equipment and it makes no
mention that these are going out of production.   Due to the VERY large
installed base of 11801's and 803's I personally find it
incomprehensible that Tek should wish to even suggest that they wish to
stop supporting this equipment.  Anyone from Tek care to comment?

Dave

Jay Diepenbrock wrote:
hanlimitations.  Be aware that the 11801/CSA803 and accompanying
plug-ins
> including the SD-24, etc. have all been discontinued.  Their service life
> may also be limited due to dwindling availability of parts.  We have some
> of these 'scopes and heads, and we keep getting warnings from Tektronix
> about how they don't know how long they'll be able to fix them.  They are
> available on the used market, but the SD-24s in particular are getting
hard
> to find and very expensive.  So, if you plan to keep it for a long time,
> you might be better off with the CSA8000 or the similar box from Agilent
> which are both current products.
>
> Good luck in your search.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jay Diepenbrock
>
> Senior Engineer
> Interconnect Technology & Qualification
> IBM Global Procurement, B8UA/061, RTP, NC
> Phone:  919-543-8804   Fax: 919-543-3642
> Email:  jaydiep@xxxxxxxxxx

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