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The HP 200A: From Prototype to Product

The HP 200A audio oscillator prototype developed by Bill Hewlett at Stanford. Enlarge
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Date: 1938

Bill developed this audio oscillator while doing postgraduate research at Stanford in 1938. On the basis of this prototype, Bill and Dave developed their first product, the HP 200A audio oscillator. (Note: this object might be a reproduction.)

Tags: 1930s • 1938 • Bill Hewlett • Dave Packard • Oscillator • Stanford University

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