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title=Tektronix 5CT1N |
|manufacturer=Tektronix
summary=Curve tracer plug-in |
|series=5000-series scopes
image=5ct1n-crop.jpg |  
|type=5CT1N  
caption=5CT1N curve tracer |
|summary=Curve tracer plug-in  
introduced=1972 |
|image=5ct1n-crop.jpg  
discontinued=1988 |
|caption=5CT1N curve tracer  
series=[[5000-series scopes]]|
|introduced=1972  
manuals=
|discontinued=1988  
[[Category:Manual needed]] ''please add''
|designers=Matt Zimmerman
'''Very similar:'''
|manuals=
* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/7ct1n/tek-7ct1n.pdf Tektronix 7CT1N Manual (PDF)]
* [[Media:070-1246-00.pdf|Tektronix 5CT1N Manual (split schematics, grayscale)]]
* [http://w140.com/smb/7ct1n_sm.pdf Tektronix 7CT1N Manual (OCR, PDF)]
* [[Media:5CT1N Schematic.pdf|Tektronix 5CT1N Schematic (whole, color)]]
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}}
The '''Tektronix 5CT1N''' is a curve tracer plug-in for the 5000 series oscilloscopes, similar to the [[7CT1N]] for [[7000-series scopes]].
The '''Tektronix 5CT1N''' is a curve tracer plug-in for the 5000 series oscilloscopes, similar to the [[7CT1N]] for [[7000-series scopes]].
The 5CT1N was designed by [[Matt Zimmerman]].


{{BeginSpecs}}
{{BeginSpecs}}
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* peak power 500 mW}}
* peak power 500 mW}}
{{Spec | DUT current display  |  
{{Spec | DUT current display  |  
* 10 μA/Div to 20 mA/Div, 1-2-5 steps (x 1 mode)
* 10 μA/Div to 20 mA/Div, 1−2−5 steps (x 1 mode)
* 10 nA/Div to 20 μA/Div, 1-2-5 steps (x 1000 mode)}}  
* 10 nA/Div to 20 μA/Div, 1−2−5 steps (x 1000 mode)}}  
{{Spec | Base/Gate drive |  
{{Spec | Base/Gate drive |  
* 0 to at least 10 steps
* 0 to at least 10 steps
* dual polarity
* dual polarity
* variable offset, at least +/- 5 steps
* variable offset, at least +/5 steps
* current mode: 1 μA/Step to 1 mA/Step in 1-2-5 sequence
* current mode: 1 μA/Step to 1 mA/Step in 1−2−5 sequence
* voltage mode: 1 mV/Div to 1 V/Div in 1-2-5 sequence, 1 kΩ current limit
* voltage mode: 1 mV/Div to 1 V/Div in 1−2−5 sequence, 1 kΩ current limit
}}
}}
{{Spec | DUT connection | Three 4 mm jacks / binding posts}}
{{Spec | DUT connection | Three 4 mm jacks / binding posts}}
{{Spec | DUT adapters |
* [[013-0072-00]] Axial diodes
* [[013-0069-00]] Devices with long leads
* [[013-0070-01]] Transistors in TO-3 or TO-66 cases
* [[013-0074-00]] Transistors with stud leads
* [[013-0110-00]] Diodes with stud leads
* [[013-0112-00]] Transistors in TO-36 cases
* [[013-0128-00]] Transistors in TO-5 or TO-18
}}
{{EndSpecs}}
{{EndSpecs}}


==Links==
==Links==
* [http://w140.com/tekscope_scans/Indiv_Issue_Scans/4-6_Nov_1972.pdf Tekscope Vol. 4 No. 6, Nov 1972]  
* [http://www.ke5fx.com/A_VTCT_Adapter_for_All_Tektronix_SCTs_W7PF.pdf Dennis Tillman: An Inexpensive Vacuum Tube Curve Tracer Adapter for All Tektronix Semiconductor Curve Tracers]
{{Documents|Link=5CT1N}}
{{Documents|Link=Curve tracers}}


==Pictures==
==Pictures==
<gallery>
<gallery>
5440.jpg | 5Ct1N in [[5440]] mainframe vertical bay, X output connected to time base X input
5440.jpg | 5CT1N in [[5440]] mainframe vertical bay, X output connected to time base X input
Tek-5ct1_in_use.jpg| Displaying transistor curves
Tek-5ct1_in_use.jpg| Displaying transistor curves
Tek 5ct1n f1.JPG
Tek 5ct1n f1.JPG
Tek 5ct1n front2.jpg
5CT1N 7CT1N Basic Measurement Reference Chart.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Common Problems==
==Common Problems==


C30 and C32 (100 μF, 25 V) [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/hardtofind/CT1N.pdf are under-rated] and therefore have a tendency to leak or short,  
C30 and C32 (100 μF, 25 V) [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/hardtofind/CT1N.pdf are under-rated] and therefore have a tendency to leak or short,  
causing associated resistors R30 and R32 (240 Ω, 0.25W, 5%) to overheat and fail. C30 and C32 should be replaced with modern equivalents rated at 63 V.  
causing associated resistors R30 and R32 (240 Ω, 0.25 W, 5%) to overheat and fail.  
C30 and C32 should be replaced with modern equivalents rated above 35 V.  




[[Category:Curve tracers]]
[[Category:Curve tracers]]
[[Category:5000 series plugins]]
[[Category:5000 series plugins]]