MP00333 TE16 RevA Engineering Drawings Nov77

This document is a Field Maintenance Print Set (Order No. MPØØ333) for the Digital Equipment Corporation TE16 Magnetic Tape Drive.

It serves as a comprehensive drawing directory, outlining the technical documentation required for the maintenance of various TE16 unit configurations (e.g., TE16-EA through TE16-AJ), often combined with modules like the "16/18 Bit Formatter" (TMØ2 series).

The print set includes a detailed table of contents and drawing lists covering:

• Circuit Schematics and Assemblies: Logic & Write Boards, Read Amplifiers, Tape Motion Daughter and Power Boards, General Purpose Cards, Data Drivers, and Clock & Test Logic.
• System Integration: Components like the Mass Bus Transceiver, Control Box, and Wired Assemblies.
• Physical Components: Rear doors, top and front covers, filler panels, and trim strip molding for the magnetic tape drive enclosure.
• Wiring and Parts Lists: Detailed lists for the various modules.

The document provides an overview of the TE16 Magnetic Tape Drive's architecture, breaking it down into major subsystems like the TE16-E and TE16-A Magnetic Tape Drives, and the optional 16/18 Bit Formatter.