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* [[Media:063-0870-05.pdf|Tektronix P6139A Manual]]
* [[Media:063-0870-05.pdf|Tektronix P6139A Manual]]
* [https://www.tek.com/sites/tek.com/files/media/media/resources/60W_15107_2_1.pdf P6131, P6137, P6138A data sheet]
* [https://www.tek.com/sites/tek.com/files/media/media/resources/60W_15107_2_1.pdf P6131, P6137, P6138A data sheet]
* [https://download.tek.com/manual/071271000_RevA.pdf P6139B manual]
* [[Media:071-2710-00.pdf|P6139B manual]] / [https://download.tek.com/manual/071271000_RevA.pdf @ Tek.com]
'''Accessories'''
'''Accessories'''
* [https://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/020-1956-01 020-1956-01 Compact Probe Accessory Set]
* [https://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/020-1956-01 020-1956-01 Compact Probe Accessory Set]
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{{Spec | Bandwidth | 500 MHz }}
{{Spec | Bandwidth | 500 MHz }}
{{Spec | Input impedance  | 10 MΩ // 8 pF }}
{{Spec | Input impedance  | 10 MΩ // 8 pF }}
{{Spec | Compensation range | 8 to 18 pF }}
{{Spec | Length | 1.3 m }}
{{Spec | Length | 1.3 m }}
{{Spec | Intended for | [[TDS500]] series, [[TDS3052]], [[TDS3054]] }}
{{Spec | Intended for | [[TDS500]] series, [[TDS3052]], [[TDS3054]] }}
{{EndSpecs}}
{{EndSpecs}}


==Issues==
The P6139B has some physical differences.<br>
[http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/cheap-tek-500mhz-passive-probes-on-ebay-can-they-be-used-on-any-scope/ According to KE5FX]:
From a Tek FAQ:<br>
<blockquote>
Unless they've had their cables replaced, they had a whisker- or dendrite-growth problem in the cable that will short out the signal and drive you nuts.  It can be cleared by running some current through the BNC connector but only temporarily.  The only fix is to order a new cable from Tektronix, which I'm not sure you can still do.
</blockquote>
The P6139B has some physical differences.
From a Tek FAQ:
<blockquote>
<blockquote>
* Sharper tip
* Sharper tip
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==Issues==
[http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/cheap-tek-500mhz-passive-probes-on-ebay-can-they-be-used-on-any-scope/ According to KE5FX]:
<blockquote>
Unless they've had their cables replaced, they had a whisker- or dendrite-growth problem in the cable that will short out the signal and drive you nuts.  It can be cleared by running some current through the BNC connector but only temporarily.  The only fix is to order a new cable from Tektronix, which I'm not sure you can still do.
</blockquote>


==Links==
==Links==
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