[time-nuts] HP53132A Firmware Version 4613

[Bob Camp]

Hi

Simple answer - no, you cannot convert one to the other.

Bob


> On Dec 28, 2016, at 5:54 AM, GandalfG8--- via time-nuts <time-nuts at febo.com> wrote:
> 
> How similar are the 131A and the 132A ? Is it possible to upgrade a 131  
> into  132 ?
> 
> -----------
> 
> Interesting question!
> 
> I suspect not, not in any straightforward fashion anyway, but I'm sure  
> others would know better than me.
> From a quick look at the component level service manuals the  hardware does 
> seem to be very similar, although just how similar  would need a bit more 
> detailed investigation, but then there's no guarantee the  FPGA programming 
> would be the same.
> 
> I suppose an interesting experiment might be to drop a set of 53132A  
> firmware ROMs into a 53131A, not something I've tried, but I wouldn't be at  all 
> surprised if they weren't recognised.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Nigel
> GM8PZR
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