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# Aeroflex /  Tektronix / CDS 53A ASCII Party Line System w/Front Panel Cover

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## Summary

- Manufacturer: Tektronix
- Model: 53A
- Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition
- Price: $3,995.00 USD
- Availability: In stock, 2 available
- Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee
- ITAR restricted: No
- Shipping weight: 60 lb
- Shipping dimensions: 32X24X24 in

## Categories

- Test Equipment > Electrical Test > Mainframes (primary)
- Military and Embedded Equipment > Embedded & Industrial > Other Modular

## Details

This mainframe is also known as a Smart Hardware System.

The 53A mainframe has 12 slots that accommodate all of the Tektronix / CDS 53A measurement cards.

View Photo of inside of mainframe.

## Images

- <https://www.artisantg.com/itemimages/cds_53a_mainframe_view1.jpg>
- <https://www.artisantg.com/itemimages/cds_53a_mainframe_view2.jpg>
- <https://www.artisantg.com/itemimages/cds_53a_mainframe_view3.jpg>
- <https://www.artisantg.com/itemimages/cds_53a_mainframe_view4.jpg>
