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HP’s First Product: The 200A

Front-facing photo of the HP 200A oscillator, Hewlett-Packard's first product. Enlarge
Close-up photo of a dial and the metal nameplate for the HP 200A oscillator. Enlarge
Photo of the HP 200A oscillator (front/left) with power cable on top. Enlarge
Photo of the HP 200A oscillator (front/right) with power cable on top Enlarge
Back of the HP 200A oscillator with power cord and PH 174-177-1709 written by hand on the rear plating. Enlarge
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Date: 1939

The 200A oscillator used a design breakthrough Bill Hewlett had developed at Stanford to offer a greater level of accuracy than the best oscillators then available on the market for a fraction of the price. The 200A would remain a viable product for at least 30 years with only minor design modifications.

 

 

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Tags: 1930s • 1939 • 200A • Bill Hewlett • Oscillator • Stanford University

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