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{{Plugin Sidebar | |||
|manufacturer=Tektronix | |||
|type=7B50A | |||
|summary=100 MHz Timebase | |||
|image=Tek 7b50a.jpg | |||
|caption=7B50A front | |||
|introduced=1976 | |||
|discontinued=1988 | |||
|series=7000-series scopes | |||
|designers= | |||
|manuals= | |||
* [[Media:070-1986-00.pdf|Tektronix 7B50A Manual]] (OCR) | |||
}} | |||
The '''Tektronix 7B50A''' is a redesign of the 100 MHz [[7B50]] timebase plug-in for [[7000-series scopes]], [[introduced in 1976]]. | |||
[[Category: | [https://vintagetek.org/years-at-tektronix-hofer/ According to Bruce Hofer], | ||
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The 7B50A was nothing more than a [[7B80]] with its fastest calibrated sweep rate limited to 5 ns/div via a modified cam-switch that locked out the two fastest settings. | |||
</blockquote> | |||
{{MissingSpecs}} | |||
==X-Y operation== | |||
In the 7B50A, like in the 7B80, X-Y mode was an option (Opt.2). | |||
==Pictures== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Tek 7b50a.jpg|7B50A | |||
Tek 7b50a front2.jpg|7B50A Opt.2 (X-Y) | |||
Tek 7b50a bottom2.jpg|7B50A bottom | |||
Tek 7b50a rear2.jpg|7B50A rear | |||
Tek 7b50a top2.jpg|7B50A Opt.2 top | |||
Tek 7a17 7a18 7b50a model3 cart.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{Custom ICs|7B50A}} | |||
[[Category:7000 series horizontal plugins]] | |||
Revision as of 02:07, 10 January 2023
The Tektronix 7B50A is a redesign of the 100 MHz 7B50 timebase plug-in for 7000-series scopes, introduced in 1976.
The 7B50A was nothing more than a 7B80 with its fastest calibrated sweep rate limited to 5 ns/div via a modified cam-switch that locked out the two fastest settings.
Key Specifications
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X-Y operation
In the 7B50A, like in the 7B80, X-Y mode was an option (Opt.2).
Pictures
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7B50A
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7B50A Opt.2 (X-Y)
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7B50A bottom
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7B50A rear
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7B50A Opt.2 top
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Custom ICs used in the 7B50A
| Page | Model | Part nos | Description | Designers | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155-0109-00 | M120B | 155-0109-00 • 155-0109-01 | trigger | Gary Vance | 5B25N • 5B31 • 5B40 • 5B42 • 5B44 • 5S14N • 7B50A • 7B53A • 7B80 • 7B85 • 7B87 • 7B81P • 7B90P • 7S14 • 7612D • SC502 • SC503 • SC504 |
| 155-0126-00 | M121 | 155-0126-00 | trigger source selector and P-P auto amplifier | Art Metz | 7B50A • 7B80 • 7B85 • 7B87 • 7B81P • 7B90P |