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|manufacturer=Tektronix | |||
summary=Curve tracer | | |class=Curve Tracer | ||
image=Tek 577 traces.jpg | | |model=577 | ||
caption=Tektronix 577 Curve tracer | | |summary=Curve tracer | ||
introduced=1972 | | |image=Tek 577 traces.jpg | ||
discontinued=1993 | | |caption=Tektronix 577 Curve tracer | ||
manuals= | |introduced=1972 | ||
* [ | |discontinued=1993 | ||
* [ | |designers=Jack Millay;Jim Knapton;Bob Herb;Bob Verrinder;Om Agrawal;Dave Rule;Gary Davis;Tom Saucy; | ||
* [ | |manuals= | ||
* [[Media:070-1436-00.pdf|Tektronix 577 177 D1 or D2 Instruction Manual, Dec 83]] (OCR) | |||
* [[Media:070-1414-00.pdf|Tektronix 577 Service Manual, Feb 88]] (OCR) | |||
* [https://w140.com/Tektronix_577_DeviceTestingTechniques.pdf Tektronix 577 Device Testing Techniques] | |||
* [[Media:577mods.pdf|Tektronix 577 Modifications]] | |||
* [[Media:48w-5764.pdf|Feature Comparison of Tek Curve Tracers with HP 4145A]] | |||
* [[Media:Tek electronic products aug 1973.pdf|Electronic Products, August 1973]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Tektronix 577''' is a curve tracer, introduced in November 1972, that uses plug-in test fixtures. | The '''Tektronix 577''' is a curve tracer, introduced in November 1972, that uses plug-in test fixtures. | ||
The [[177]] is the standard fixture, which is intended for testing discrete devices like transistors. | |||
Also available is the [[178]], which is for linear ICs (voltage regulators and opamps). | |||
The 577/D1 is the storage model, the 577/D2 the non-storage. | The 577/D1 is the storage model, the 577/D2 the non-storage. | ||
[[Media:Tekscope_1972_V4_N6_Nov_1972.pdf|Tekscope Nov 1972]] says: | |||
[[ | <blockquote> | ||
[[Jack Millay]] headed up the very able team which designed the 577 Curve Tracer Measurement System. | |||
Working on the electrical design were [[Jim Knapton]], [[Bob Herb]], [[Bob Verrinder]], [[Om Agrawal]], [[Dave Rule]], and [[Gary Davis]]. | |||
[[Tom Saucy]] did the mechanical design while Darrell Barrett and Gil Stephens provided evaluation support. | |||
Lena Mcintosh and Iona MacKay built the prototype instruments. And there were many others who helped in both large and small ways to make this project a success. | |||
</blockquote> | |||
{{BeginSpecs}} | |||
{{Spec | Collector Sweep Ranges | | |||
* 6.5 V / 10 A | |||
* 25 V / 2.5 A | |||
* 100 V / 60 mA | |||
* 400 V / 150 mA | |||
* 1600 V / 40 mA}} | |||
{{Spec | Vertical Display Current Range ([[177]]) | 0.2 nA/div to 2 A/div, 1−2−5 }} | |||
{{Spec | Horizontal Display Collector Voltage Range| 5 mV/div to 200 V/div, 1−2−5 }} | |||
{{Spec | Horizontal Display Base Voltage Range| 5 mV/div to 2 V/div, 1−2−5}} | |||
{{Spec | Base Current Step Generator | 5 nA to 200 mA, 1−2−5}} | |||
{{Spec | Base Voltage Step Generator | 5 mV to 2 V, 1−2−5}} | |||
{{EndSpecs}} | |||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http:// | * [https://youtube.com/channel/UC3bosUr3WlKYm4sBaLs-Adw Tek 577 repair and demo @ YouTube] | ||
* [[Curve Tracer Adapters]] | |||
* [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] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcQDoaGz3ag Zenwizard Studios - Tektronix 577 D2 Repair and Alignment Part 1] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOwtTekJaw4 Zenwizard Studios - Tektronix 577 D1 Calibration/Alignment Part 2] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HQtnK1XrxE Zenwizard Studios - Tektronix 577 Adjustment Check-in and Demo] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix7ju0Q8YZg Zenwizard Studios - Curve Tracer Basics] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpok66re3G0 Zenwizard Studios - Zen's Curve Tracer Buying Guide] | |||
{{Documents|Link=577}} | |||
{{Documents|Link=Curve tracers}} | |||
==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
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Tek 577 right internal.jpg | Tek 577 right internal.jpg | ||
Tek 577 hvps.jpg | Tek 577 hvps.jpg | ||
Tek 577 d1 left internal.jpg | |||
Tek 577 d1 right internal.jpg | |||
Tek 577 d1 rear.jpg | |||
Tek 577 right.JPG | |||
Tek 577 right front.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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** [[013-0102-00]] Long Lead Transistor Adapter | ** [[013-0102-00]] Long Lead Transistor Adapter | ||
** [[013-0103-00]] Long Lead FET Adapter | ** [[013-0103-00]] Long Lead FET Adapter | ||
** [[013-0124- | ** [[013-0124-00]]/01 Integrated Circuit Adapter | ||
* Kelvin Sensing: | * Kelvin Sensing: | ||
** [[013-0127-01]] Transistor Adapter | ** [[013-0127-01]] Transistor Adapter | ||
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* [[178|178 Linear IC Test Fixture]] | * [[178|178 Linear IC Test Fixture]] | ||
** [[013-0149-01]] | ** [[013-0149-01]] Standard Op-Amp Card | ||
** [[013-0150-01]] Hardwire Card | ** [[013-0150-01]] Hardwire Card | ||
** [[013-0147-00]] Positive Regulator Card | ** [[013-0147-00]] Positive Regulator Card | ||
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** [[136-0442-00]] 16 Lead DIL Package Adapter | ** [[136-0442-00]] 16 Lead DIL Package Adapter | ||
==Components== | |||
{{Parts|577}} | |||
[[Category:Curve tracers]] | [[Category:Curve tracers]] |
Latest revision as of 02:09, 10 September 2024
The Tektronix 577 is a curve tracer, introduced in November 1972, that uses plug-in test fixtures. The 177 is the standard fixture, which is intended for testing discrete devices like transistors. Also available is the 178, which is for linear ICs (voltage regulators and opamps).
The 577/D1 is the storage model, the 577/D2 the non-storage.
Tekscope Nov 1972 says:
Jack Millay headed up the very able team which designed the 577 Curve Tracer Measurement System. Working on the electrical design were Jim Knapton, Bob Herb, Bob Verrinder, Om Agrawal, Dave Rule, and Gary Davis. Tom Saucy did the mechanical design while Darrell Barrett and Gil Stephens provided evaluation support. Lena Mcintosh and Iona MacKay built the prototype instruments. And there were many others who helped in both large and small ways to make this project a success.
Key Specifications
Collector Sweep Ranges |
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Vertical Display Current Range (177) | 0.2 nA/div to 2 A/div, 1−2−5 |
Horizontal Display Collector Voltage Range | 5 mV/div to 200 V/div, 1−2−5 |
Horizontal Display Base Voltage Range | 5 mV/div to 2 V/div, 1−2−5 |
Base Current Step Generator | 5 nA to 200 mA, 1−2−5 |
Base Voltage Step Generator | 5 mV to 2 V, 1−2−5 |
Links
- Tek 577 repair and demo @ YouTube
- Curve Tracer Adapters
- Dennis Tillman: An Inexpensive Vacuum Tube Curve Tracer Adapter for All Tektronix Semiconductor Curve Tracers
- Zenwizard Studios - Tektronix 577 D2 Repair and Alignment Part 1
- Zenwizard Studios - Tektronix 577 D1 Calibration/Alignment Part 2
- Zenwizard Studios - Tektronix 577 Adjustment Check-in and Demo
- Zenwizard Studios - Curve Tracer Basics
- Zenwizard Studios - Zen's Curve Tracer Buying Guide
Documents Referencing 577
Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tekscope 1972 V4 N6 Nov 1972.pdf | Article | Progress in Semiconductor Testing | Jack Millay | 1972 | 577 • 177 • 178 |
Tekscope 1972 V4 N6 Nov 1972.pdf | Article | Linear IC Testing Comes to the Curve Tracer | Om Agrawal | 1972 | 577 • 178 |
Tekscope 1974 V6 N4.pdf | Article | Opamp Bandwidth Approximations ... using the 577/178 Curve Tracer | 1974 | 577 • 178 | |
Tekscope 1975 V7 N3.pdf | Article | A Potpourri of Modifications and Service Hints | 1975 | 465 • 5L4N • 464 • 466 • 575 • 576 • 577 • TM504 | |
Tekscope 1977 V9 N1.pdf | Article | Testing Three-Terminal Regulators with a Curve Tracer | Ralph Livermore | 1977 | 577 • 178 |
AX-3197-1.pdf | Application Note | Testing Optoisolators | 1978 | 577 | |
48W-3346-3.pdf | Brochure | Making the Correct Semiconductor Measurements Time After Time | 1982 | 576 • 172 • 176 • 577 • 178 • 5CT1N • 7CT1N | |
48w-5764.pdf | Brochure | Features Comparison of Tektronix Curve Tracers Versus HP4145A Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer (Tek internal) | Laurie Lawrence | 1984 | 576 • 577 • 176 • 177 • 178 |
Documents Referencing Curve tracers
Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
062-1009-00.pdf | Book | Measurement Concepts: Semiconductor Device Measurements | John Mulvey | 1969 | Curve tracers • Tunnel diodes |
Tekscope 1969 V1 N1 Feb 1969.pdf | Article | Curve Tracing Displays | 1969 | Curve tracers • 576 | |
Tekscope 1969 V1 N5 Oct 1969.pdf | Article | Troubleshooting the Sweep Ciruits | Charles Phillips | 1969 | 575 • 576 • Curve tracers |
Tekscope 1972 V4 N3 May 1972.pdf | Article | Semiautomatic Testing with the Curve Tracer | Jack Millay | 1972 | 576 • 172 • Curve tracers |
Tektronix Curve Tracers - Device Testing Techniques.pdf | Book | Tektronix Curve Tracers - Device Testing Techniques | 1985 | Curve tracers • Tunnel diodes |
Pictures
Adapters
- 177 Standard Test Fixture
- Dual width:
- 013-0098-02 Transistor Adapter
- 013-0099-02 FET adapter
- 013-0102-00 Long Lead Transistor Adapter
- 013-0103-00 Long Lead FET Adapter
- 013-0124-00/01 Integrated Circuit Adapter
- Kelvin Sensing:
- 013-0127-01 Transistor Adapter
- 013-0138-01 Inline Adapter
- 013-0112-00 TO36 Adapter
- 013-0100-01 TO3 Adapter
- 013-0101-01 TO66 Adapter
- 013-0111-00 Axial Lead Diode Adapter
- 013-0110-00 Stud Diode Adapter
- 013-0104-00 Blank Adapter
- 013-0163-00 Power Transistor Adapter
- 3 Pin (for all curve tracers):
- 013-0069-00 Long Lead Transistor Adapter
- 013-0128-00 TO5 or TO18 Adapter
- 013-0070-00 TO3 or TO66 Adapter
- 013-0072-00 Axial Diode Adapter
- 013-0079-00 Axial Diode Adapter (magnetic hold)
- 178 Linear IC Test Fixture
- 013-0149-01 Standard Op-Amp Card
- 013-0150-01 Hardwire Card
- 013-0147-00 Positive Regulator Card
- 013-0148-00 Negative Regulator Card
- Multilead (for 178 or 013-0124-01):
- 136-0444-00 8 Lead TO Package Adapter
- 136-0441-00 10 Lead TO Package Adapter
- 136-0443-00 14 Lead DIL Package Adapter
- 136-0442-00 16 Lead DIL Package Adapter
Components
Some Parts Used in the 577
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