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|manufacturer=Tektronix | |||
summary=30 MHz oscilloscope | | |series=500-series scopes | ||
image=Tek 541.jpg | | |model=541 | ||
caption=Tektronix 541 | | |summary=30 MHz oscilloscope | ||
introduced=1955 | | |image=Tek 541.jpg | ||
discontinued= | |caption=Tektronix 541 | ||
manuals= | |introduced=1955 | ||
* [ | |discontinued=1966 | ||
* [ | |designers=John Kobbe | ||
* [ | |manuals= | ||
* [ | '''541''' | ||
* [[Media:070-203.pdf|Tektronix 541 Manual 070-203]] | |||
* [ | * [https://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/531_541/531_541.djvu Tektronix 531/541 Manual] (DjVu @ BAMA) | ||
* [ | * [[Media:tek_541_fcp.pdf|Tektronix 541 Factory Calibration Procedure]] (OCR) | ||
'''541A''' | |||
* [[Media:070-154.pdf|Tektronix 541A Manual 070-154]] | |||
* [[Media:tek_541a_fcp.pdf|Tektronix 541A Factory Calibration Procedure]] (OCR) | |||
'''Common''' | |||
* [[Media:tek_balancing_545_vertical.pdf|Balancing the 540-Series Vertical Amplifier]] (OCR) | |||
* [[Media:tek_adjust_540_vertical.pdf|How to Adjust the Vertical Amplifier and Delay Line of a 540-Series Oscilloscope]] (OCR) | |||
* [[Media:Tek 500-series modification summary.pdf|Modification Summary for 541 and Similar Models]] (PDF scan from faded printout) | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Tektronix Type 541''' is a 30 MHz* oscilloscope that accepts [[letter-series and 1-series plug-ins]]. | The '''Tektronix Type 541''' is a 30 MHz* oscilloscope that accepts [[letter-series and 1-series plug-ins]]. | ||
It has a [[distributed amplifier]] and is exactly like the Type [[545]] | It has a [[distributed amplifier]] and is exactly like the Type [[545]] except it does not have the Delayed Sweep (dual timebase) feature. | ||
except it does not have the Delayed Sweep (dual timebase) feature. | |||
It was [[introduced in 1955]] simultaneously with the 545, | It was [[introduced in 1955]] simultaneously with the [[545]], and was superseded in [[introduced_in_1959|1959]] by the 541A, which has more convenient controls. | ||
and was superseded in [[introduced_in_1959|1959]] by the 541A, | For example, the 541 required the operator to set two rotary switches to get the desired sweep time/div. | ||
which has more convenient controls. | The 541A replaced the two-switch design with a many-position rotary switch. | ||
For example, the 541 required the operator to set two rotary switches to get | This was also the case with setting the calibrator amplitude, which involved two switches on the 541 and one switch on the 541A. | ||
the desired sweep time/div . | |||
The 541A replaced the two-switch design with a many-position rotary switch. | |||
This was also the case with setting the calibrator amplitude, | |||
which involved two switches on the 541 and one switch on the 541A. | |||
The 541's CRT is part number [[154-098]], also known as the T54. | The 541's CRT is part number [[154-098]], also known as the T54. | ||
The standard [[phosphor]] is P2. The 541A uses the [[T65]] CRT. | The standard [[phosphor]] is P2. The 541A uses the [[T65]] CRT. | ||
[[John Kobbe]] designed the 541 and contributed to the design of its CRT, | |||
realizing that there is a tradeoff between scan height and bandwidth. | |||
This is why the pre-B 540-series scopes have only four cm vertical deflection. | |||
There is a rackmount version, Type RM41. | |||
There is also a 541-S7 version, which has single-sweep mode. | There is also a 541-S7 version, which has single-sweep mode. | ||
A new probe, the [[P410|P400 Series]], was created for the 541/545, because the 10 MHz [[P510|P510A]] rings on fast signals. | |||
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> 33 MHz with a 50 MHz plug-in such as the Type [[1A1]]. | <nowiki>*</nowiki> 33 MHz with a 50 MHz plug-in such as the Type [[1A1]]. | ||
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Tek 541 5100 left.jpg|541 left internal | Tek 541 5100 left.jpg|541 left internal | ||
Tek 541 5100 right.jpg|541 right internal | Tek 541 5100 right.jpg|541 right internal | ||
Tek 541a trace.jpg|541A trace | |||
Tek 541a trace2.jpg|541A trace | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Parts|541}} | |||
{{Parts|541A}} | |||
{{Parts|RM41}} | |||
[[Category:500 series scopes]] | [[Category:500 series scopes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:10, 12 July 2024
The Tektronix Type 541 is a 30 MHz* oscilloscope that accepts letter-series and 1-series plug-ins. It has a distributed amplifier and is exactly like the Type 545 except it does not have the Delayed Sweep (dual timebase) feature.
It was introduced in 1955 simultaneously with the 545, and was superseded in 1959 by the 541A, which has more convenient controls. For example, the 541 required the operator to set two rotary switches to get the desired sweep time/div. The 541A replaced the two-switch design with a many-position rotary switch. This was also the case with setting the calibrator amplitude, which involved two switches on the 541 and one switch on the 541A.
The 541's CRT is part number 154-098, also known as the T54. The standard phosphor is P2. The 541A uses the T65 CRT.
John Kobbe designed the 541 and contributed to the design of its CRT, realizing that there is a tradeoff between scan height and bandwidth. This is why the pre-B 540-series scopes have only four cm vertical deflection.
There is a rackmount version, Type RM41.
There is also a 541-S7 version, which has single-sweep mode.
A new probe, the P400 Series, was created for the 541/545, because the 10 MHz P510A rings on fast signals.
Key Specifications
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* 33 MHz with a 50 MHz plug-in such as the Type 1A1.
Pictures
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Early 541 with square corners
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541 left internal
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541 right internal
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541A trace
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541A trace
Some Parts Used in the 541
Part | Part Number(s) | Class | Description | Used in |
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12B4 | 154-044 • 154-0044-00 | Vacuum Tube (Triode) | power triode | 126 • 310 • 310A • 316 • 317 • 502 • 502A • 524 • 526 • 541 • 541A • 535 • 535A • 545 • 545A • 546 • 547 • 570 • 549 • 551 • 555 • 513 • 581 • 581A • 585 • 585A |
12BY7A | 154-047 • 154-0047-00 | Vacuum Tube (Pentode) | miniature 6.5 W power pentode | 106 • 163 • 524 • 531 • 533 • 535 • 536 • 541 • 543 • 535 • 545 • 545A • 549 • 555 • 75 • 3A75 • 3B5 |
5651 | 154-052 • 154-0052-00 • 154-0288-00 | Gas Discharge Tube (Voltage regulator) | 87 V voltage reference | 128 • 160 • 310 • 310A • 502 • 503 • 504 • 511A • 512 • 516 • 517 • 524 • 526 • 531 • 531A • 535 • 536 • 541 • 541A • 543 • 543A • 543B • 545 • 545A • 545B • 570 • 549 • 581 • 581A • 585 • 585A |
5BHP | 154-0142-00 • 154-152 • 154-0409-00 • 154-409 • 154-0106-00 • 154-106 • 154-0098-00 • 154-098 • 154-0099-00 • 154-099 • 154-0104-00 • 154-104 | CRT | 5" CRT | 541 • 545 |
6080 | 154-0056-00 • 154-0315-00 | Vacuum Tube (Dual Triode) | dual power triode | 132 • 160 • 316 • 317 • 516 • 535 • 535A • RM35A • 541 • 541A • 535 • 536 • 545 • 545A • 545B • 546 • 547 • 549 • 565 • 567 • 575 • 581 • 581A • 585 • 585A |
6AU5 | 154-021 • 154-0021-00 | Vacuum Tube (Pentode) | 10 W beam power pentode | 507 • 513 • 516 • 517 • 517A • 531 • 535 • 541 • 535 • 545 • 547 • 581 • 581A • 585 • 585A |
6AW8 | 154-0095-00 | Vacuum Tube (Triode/Pentode) | triode-pentode combo | 132 • 160 • 541 • 535 • 545 |
6BQ7A | 154-028 • 154-0028-00 • 157-0022-00 • 157-0003-00 | Vacuum Tube (Dual Triode) | dual triode | 107 • 163 • 181 • 310 • 315 • 316 • 360 • 524 • 531 • 532 • 535 • 536 • 541 • 545 • 570 • T |
6CB6A | 154-0030-00 | Vacuum Tube (Pentode) | pentode | 105 • 112 • 316 • 317 • 503 • 504 • 513 • 517 • 517A • 541 • 535 • 545 • 63 • 2A63 |
6DK6 | 154-0149-00 • 154-0367-00 | Vacuum Tube (Pentode) | high-frequency miniature pentode | 180 • 503 • 513 • 514 • 541 • 543 • 535 • 545 • 545A • 551 • 555 |
T54 | 154-0098-00 • 154-0099-00 • 154-0104-00 • 154-0105-00 • 154-0106-00 • 154-0142-00 | CRT | CRT | 541 • 545 |
Some Parts Used in the 541A
Part | Part Number(s) | Class | Description | Used in |
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12B4 | 154-044 • 154-0044-00 | Vacuum Tube (Triode) | power triode | 126 • 310 • 310A • 316 • 317 • 502 • 502A • 524 • 526 • 541 • 541A • 535 • 535A • 545 • 545A • 546 • 547 • 570 • 549 • 551 • 555 • 513 • 581 • 581A • 585 • 585A |
5651 | 154-052 • 154-0052-00 • 154-0288-00 | Gas Discharge Tube (Voltage regulator) | 87 V voltage reference | 128 • 160 • 310 • 310A • 502 • 503 • 504 • 511A • 512 • 516 • 517 • 524 • 526 • 531 • 531A • 535 • 536 • 541 • 541A • 543 • 543A • 543B • 545 • 545A • 545B • 570 • 549 • 581 • 581A • 585 • 585A |
6080 | 154-0056-00 • 154-0315-00 | Vacuum Tube (Dual Triode) | dual power triode | 132 • 160 • 316 • 317 • 516 • 535 • 535A • RM35A • 541 • 541A • 535 • 536 • 545 • 545A • 545B • 546 • 547 • 549 • 565 • 567 • 575 • 581 • 581A • 585 • 585A |
T5430 | 154-0175-00 • 154-0758-00 • 154-0758-03 • 154-0758-04 • 154-0183-00 | CRT | 5" CRT | 541A • 543 • 543A • 545A |
Some Parts Used in the RM41
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