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oscillator, 1952
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An audio oscillator is an instrument that generates one pure tone or

frequency at a time. Through the years, HP oscillators were used to The Model 200AB
design, produce and maintain telephones, stereos, radios and other introduced advances
audio equipment. in electrical and
industrial design, all
The Model 200AB and its sister instrument, the Model 200CD, without an increase in
were introduced at the same time in 1952. These new oscillators price.
represented a substantial increase in versatility over previous ones.
For example, the frequency range of the 200AB (20 cps to 40 kc) was such that it replaced two
of the older HP oscillators, Models 200A and 200B, which were discontinued. This was
accomplished without an increase in price.

In addition to advances in electrical design, the cabinetry of the new oscillator was redesigned.
The cabinet width was reduced to save bench space, while the appearance was designed to be
more pleasing and to aid in operation. One of the improvements was a large, 6-inch tuning dial.

The 200AB was used for amplifier testing, as a bridge voltage source, for testing transmitter
modulator response, modulating signal generators, syncing pulse generators, making loudspeaker
resonance tests and powering mechanical systems.