Tektronix 2215A 60MHz 2-Channel Analog Oscilloscope 90-250VAC Portable Benchtop

Tektronix 2215A 60MHz 2-Channel Analog Oscilloscope 90-250VAC Portable Benchtop

The Tektronix 2215A is a 60MHz dual-channel analog oscilloscope from Tektronix's 2200 series — a line of compact, portable benchtop scopes widely used in electronics labs, service shops, and educational settings. It features a built-in CRT display with graticule, independent CH1 and CH2 vertical amplifiers, and A/B sweep capability with a full complement of front-panel triggering controls. The 2215A's universal 90–250VAC power input makes it compatible with both North American and international mains.

Specifications & What's Included

• Bandwidth: 60 MHz
• Channels: 2 (CH1 and CH2), with A/B sweep
• Vertical Mode: CH1, CH2, Both, ALT, CHOP
• Horizontal Mode: A, A INT, B
• Display: Analog CRT with illuminated graticule
• Input voltage: 90–250VAC, 48–440 Hz (universal)
• Power: 40W max / 70VA max
• Fuse: 250V, 1A Slow
• EXT Z Axis Input impedance: 10 kΩ
• Front panel controls: Intensity, Trace Rotation, Beam Find, Focus, Probe Adjust
• Form factor: Portable benchtop with carrying handle
• Manufacturer: Tektronix, Inc. — Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.A.
• Included: Oscilloscope unit only — no probes, cables, or manual

Applications

The Tektronix 2200 series analog oscilloscopes were introduced in the early 1980s and became a staple of electronics service benches, university electronics labs, and R&D departments throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The 2215A specifically was designed as a mid-range portable scope, balancing 60MHz bandwidth with a compact form factor that made it easy to move between workstations or take into the field. Analog oscilloscopes like the 2215A remain actively sought after for audio electronics work, vintage equipment repair, RF troubleshooting, and educational settings where real-time, unprocessed waveform display is preferred over digital sampling artifacts. Hobbyists and technicians who work on analog circuits — tube amplifiers, vintage test gear, power electronics, and RF circuits — often specifically prefer instruments like this for their continuous, low-latency trace. The 2215A is also a common collector's instrument in the vintage Tektronix community, known for its reliability and classic Tek build quality.