Tektronix
4016
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The Tektronix 4016 is a text-and-graphics computer terminal with a 25-inch storage-tube display. The Tektronix 4016 was introduced in 1979. The Tektronix 4016 uses a somewhat different mechanical layout to provide room for its much larger tube.[1]
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Produced
1979–
Node / era
Tektronix 4016
What it is
The Tektronix 4016 is a computer terminal introduced in 1979 as a larger-screen version of the 4010 series. The 4016 features a 25-inch storage-tube display. The terminal uses the direct-view bistable storage tube technology common to the 4010 family.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Control & software1
Configuration & options2
Vintage & configurations
- 1979Production start[1]
The 4016 was introduced in 1979.
What replaced it?
Related models
- siblingTektronix 4013— Model with 25-inch screensource[1]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Tektronix 4016 introduced?
The Tektronix 4016 was introduced in 1979.[1]
What is the screen size of the Tektronix 4016?
The Tektronix 4016 has a 25-inch screen.[1]
What display technology does the Tektronix 4016 use?
The Tektronix 4016 uses storage-tube technology, specifically a direct-view bistable storage tube.[1]
In which application area was the Tektronix 4016 widely used?
The Tektronix 4016 was widely used in computer-aided design (CAD).[1]
How did the mechanical layout of the Tektronix 4016 differ from other models?
The Tektronix 4016 had a somewhat different mechanical layout to provide room for its larger 25-inch tube.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 4016 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 4016 are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the 4016 are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 4016 are on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 4016 are on record.
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No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the 4016 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.