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image=Tek type 59.jpg |
image=Tek type 59.jpg |
caption= Model 59 catalog image |
caption= Model 59 catalog image |
introduced=1961 |
introduced=1960 |
discontinued=(?) |
discontinued=1963 (or possibly later) |
series=[[560-series scopes]] |
series=[[560-series scopes]] |
manuals=
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It does not have a calibrated input attenuator.
It does not have a calibrated input attenuator.
The Type 59 input takes [[Banana connector|banana plugs]].
The Type 59 input takes [[Banana connector|banana plugs]].
The manual says
<blockquote>
The forward end of the chassis has been left free of circuitry
in the anticipation that a user may wish to install additional circuitry
to fit the Type 59 module to his own special application.
</blockquote>


{{BeginSpecs}}
{{BeginSpecs}}

Revision as of 08:14, 8 August 2018

Template:Plugin Sidebar 2 The Tektronix Type 59 is a 400 kHz amplifier for 560-series scopes. It was introduced in 1960, and at $50 (2015 value: $398) it was the lowest cost model of the 560-series plug-ins.

It does not have a calibrated input attenuator. The Type 59 input takes banana plugs.

The manual says

The forward end of the chassis has been left free of circuitry in the anticipation that a user may wish to install additional circuitry to fit the Type 59 module to his own special application.

Key Specifications

Bandwidth 400 kHz
Deflection sensitivity ~ 1 V/Div
Input impedance 250 kΩ

Pictures