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|manufacturer=Tektronix | |||
|model=1401 | |||
|class=Spectrum Analyzer | |||
|series= | |||
|summary=Spectrum analyzer front-end | |||
|image=Tek1401a-front.jpg | |||
|caption=Tektronix 1401A Spectrum Analyzer Module | |||
|introduced=1971 | |||
|discontinued=(?) | |||
|designers= | |||
|manuals= | |||
* [[Media:070-1071-00.pdf|Tektronix 1401 Manual]] | |||
* [[Media:070-1197-00.pdf|Tektronix 1401A Manual]] | |||
* [[Media:070-1197-00 (1982).pdf|Tektronix 1401A Manual (1982)]] | |||
* [[Media:062-1327-00.pdf|Tektronix 323-1401 Cabinet Assembly]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''Tektronix 1401''' is a spectrum analyzer front-end covering the frequency range of 1 MHz to 500 MHz, | |||
designed to be used with an external oscilloscope, typically a [[323]], [[324]] or [[326]]. | |||
The | The 1401's case, like the [[1501|1501 TDR]]'s, is the same size as the 323/324 case and designed to be stacked with the scope. | ||
It has internal rechargeable NiCd batteries and can also operate from AC power (using an unusual power cord) or external DC from 6 V to 16 V. | |||
from AC power (using an unusual power cord) or external DC from 6 V to 16 V. | |||
The | The external oscilloscope is assumed to have 10 horizontal divisions and 6 vertical divisions. | ||
divisions and 6 vertical divisions. | Tektronix says it is compatible with any oscilloscope having 0.5 V/div horizontal deflection factor and 1.2 V full screen vertical deflection. | ||
oscilloscope having 0.5 V/div horizontal deflection factor and 1.2 V full screen | Note that most full sized Tektronix oscilloscopes have 8 vertical divisions so use care when doing the initial setup and reading the scale in dBm. | ||
vertical deflection. Note that most full sized Tektronix | Also note the lack of a Z-axis output. | ||
oscilloscopes have 8 vertical divisions so use care when doing the | |||
initial setup and reading the scale in dBm. Also note the lack of a Z-axis | |||
output. | |||
There appear to be two variants of the 1401A | There appear to be two variants of the 1401A. | ||
catalog specify the resolution bandwidth selector as 1000, 100 and 3 kHz, | Both the manual and catalog specify the resolution bandwidth selector as 1000, 100 and 3 kHz, | ||
but the later versions are 1000, 100, and 10 kHz. There is also a 1401A-1 | but the later versions are 1000, 100, and 10 kHz. | ||
which has a 75 Ω input impedance. | There is also a 1401A-1 which has a 75 Ω input impedance. | ||
the BNC "cal output" or "cal on" pushbutton switch. | The predecessor of the 1401A, the 1401, did not have the BNC "cal output" or "cal on" pushbutton switch. | ||
{{MissingSpecs}} | |||
==Links== | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y6ji0QBsww Spectrum Analyzer Basics / Tutorial, and the Tektronix 1401A] by Alan Wolke W2AEW @ YouTube | |||
{{Documents|Link=1401}} | |||
{{PatentLinks|1401}} | |||
==Internals== | ==Internals== | ||
Operation is typical of a swept front end analyzer. The input is attenuated and | Operation is typical of a swept front end analyzer. The input is attenuated and low-pass filtered to 500 MHz. | ||
low-pass filtered to 500 MHz. It is then mixed with the first LO, a varactor | It is then mixed with the first LO, a varactor tuned oscillator that can sweep 695 MHz to 1195 MHz. | ||
tuned oscillator that can sweep 695 MHz to 1195 MHz. The first mixer is a double | The first mixer is a double balanced, four diode star. The signal is DC coupled to this mixer. | ||
balanced, four diode star. The signal is DC coupled to this mixer. The manual is | The manual is not clear as to the damage level; with no attenuation they say that it is non linear above -30 dBm. | ||
not clear as to the damage level; with no attenuation they say that it is non linear | The first IF output is 695 MHz, filtered to remove the other image. | ||
above -30 dBm. The first IF output is 695 MHz, filtered to remove the other image. | |||
The first IF is mixed with a 720 MHz fixed 2nd LO to produce the 2nd IF at 25 MHz. | The first IF is mixed with a 720 MHz fixed 2nd LO to produce the 2nd IF at 25 MHz. | ||
The 25 MHz | The 25 MHz 2<sup>nd</sup> IF leaves the shielded RF housing and enters the IF board via SMB connector P210. | ||
This | This 2<sup>nd</sup> IF is then amplified and mixed with a 30 MHz fixed 3rd LO to produce the 3<sup>rd</sup> IF of 5 MHz. | ||
This 3<sup>rd</sup> IF is then passed through the selectable RBW filters, detected and send to the video out. | |||
detected and send to the video out. | |||
==Repair issues== | ==Repair issues== | ||
See TekScope January 1972 pages 14-15 for some servicing notes that | See [[Media:Tek1401a-tekscopes.pdf|TekScope January 1972 pages 14-15]] for some servicing notes that Tek wrote after the manual was published. | ||
Tek wrote after the manual was published. | |||
There is one tunnel diode found in the external trigger circuit. | There is one tunnel diode found in the external trigger circuit. | ||
It is a 152-0402-00, a 2 mA, 25 pF tunnel diode in a DO-17 package. | It is a [[152-0402-00]], a 2 mA, 25 pF tunnel diode in a DO-17 package. It is only used when the external trigger input is connected. | ||
It is only used when the external trigger input is connected. | |||
There is one Tektronix custom IC, [[155-0042-02]], listed as a Miller Integrator. | There is one Tektronix custom IC, [[155-0042-02]], listed as a Miller Integrator. | ||
It is used to generate the sweep ramp voltage. The package is a 10 pin metal can. | It is used to generate the sweep ramp voltage. The package is a 10 pin metal can. | ||
The input attenuator is a fairly custom part due to the IF gain pot | The input attenuator is a fairly custom part due to the IF gain pot that is concentric with the RF atten control. | ||
that is concentric with the RF atten control. Dissassembly of the | Dissassembly of the attenuator is easy after removing it from the 1401A. | ||
attenuator is easy after removing it from the 1401A. Note that the | Note that the IF gain pot is removed via two allen setscrews. | ||
IF gain pot is removed via two allen setscrews. To bench test the | To bench test the attenuator with DC, use a 50 Ω terminator on SMA input and connect the output SMA to an ohm meter. | ||
attenuator with DC, use a 50 Ω terminator on SMA input and connect | Each of the seven steps should read around 50 Ω. | ||
the output SMA to an ohm meter. Each of the seven steps should read | The contacts on the ceramic attenuator elements can wear, they can be repaired with [[silver-bearing solder]]. | ||
around 50 Ω. The contacts on the ceramic attenuator elements | Before reassembly, remove the two SMA housings to avoid damaging the contacts and remove the setscrews | ||
can wear, they can be repaired with silver solder. Before reassembly, | that hold spring tension on the two ball bearings that align the shaft steps. | ||
remove the two SMA housings to avoid damaging the contacts and remove | Reinstall these parts after the housing has been screwed together. | ||
the setscrews that hold spring tension on the two ball bearings | |||
that align the shaft steps. Reinstall these parts after the housing | |||
has been screwed together. | |||
==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Tek1401a-front.jpg | Front panel | |||
Tek1401a-top.jpg | Top PCB: IF board | |||
Tek1401a-bottom.jpg | Bottom PCBs:gate/cal, power supply | |||
Tek1401a-batterypcb.jpg | PCB on the battery pack | |||
Tek1401a-logamp.jpg | [[Tektronix Cartoons | Cartoon in schematic diagram]]: "Log Amp" | |||
Tek 1401A 324.jpg | 1401A/324 combo from [[Media:Tekscope_1972_V4_N1_Jan_1972.pdf|Tekscope V.4 No.1 1972]] | |||
John_Perry_323_and_140...jpg | 1401A/323 combo | |||
John_Perry_323_and_1401A_side_view_with_custom_support.jpg | 1401A/323 combo side view with hand made acrylic support. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Components== | |||
{{Parts|1401}} | |||
{{Parts|1401A}} | |||
[[Category:Spectrum analyzers]] | [[Category:Spectrum analyzers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:53, 12 July 2024
The Tektronix 1401 is a spectrum analyzer front-end covering the frequency range of 1 MHz to 500 MHz, designed to be used with an external oscilloscope, typically a 323, 324 or 326.
The 1401's case, like the 1501 TDR's, is the same size as the 323/324 case and designed to be stacked with the scope. It has internal rechargeable NiCd batteries and can also operate from AC power (using an unusual power cord) or external DC from 6 V to 16 V.
The external oscilloscope is assumed to have 10 horizontal divisions and 6 vertical divisions. Tektronix says it is compatible with any oscilloscope having 0.5 V/div horizontal deflection factor and 1.2 V full screen vertical deflection. Note that most full sized Tektronix oscilloscopes have 8 vertical divisions so use care when doing the initial setup and reading the scale in dBm. Also note the lack of a Z-axis output.
There appear to be two variants of the 1401A. Both the manual and catalog specify the resolution bandwidth selector as 1000, 100 and 3 kHz, but the later versions are 1000, 100, and 10 kHz. There is also a 1401A-1 which has a 75 Ω input impedance. The predecessor of the 1401A, the 1401, did not have the BNC "cal output" or "cal on" pushbutton switch.
Key Specifications
- please add
Links
- Spectrum Analyzer Basics / Tutorial, and the Tektronix 1401A by Alan Wolke W2AEW @ YouTube
Documents Referencing 1401
Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
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TekWeek (partial) October 10, 1975.pdf | Article | Spectrum analyzers require high technology | Thor Hallen • Dave Friedley | 1975 | Spectrum Analyzers • Pentrix • 7L5 • 5L4 • 7L12 • 7L13 • 1401 • 491 • 1405 • 1502 • 1503 |
Internals
Operation is typical of a swept front end analyzer. The input is attenuated and low-pass filtered to 500 MHz. It is then mixed with the first LO, a varactor tuned oscillator that can sweep 695 MHz to 1195 MHz. The first mixer is a double balanced, four diode star. The signal is DC coupled to this mixer. The manual is not clear as to the damage level; with no attenuation they say that it is non linear above -30 dBm. The first IF output is 695 MHz, filtered to remove the other image. The first IF is mixed with a 720 MHz fixed 2nd LO to produce the 2nd IF at 25 MHz.
The 25 MHz 2nd IF leaves the shielded RF housing and enters the IF board via SMB connector P210. This 2nd IF is then amplified and mixed with a 30 MHz fixed 3rd LO to produce the 3rd IF of 5 MHz. This 3rd IF is then passed through the selectable RBW filters, detected and send to the video out.
Repair issues
See TekScope January 1972 pages 14-15 for some servicing notes that Tek wrote after the manual was published.
There is one tunnel diode found in the external trigger circuit. It is a 152-0402-00, a 2 mA, 25 pF tunnel diode in a DO-17 package. It is only used when the external trigger input is connected.
There is one Tektronix custom IC, 155-0042-02, listed as a Miller Integrator. It is used to generate the sweep ramp voltage. The package is a 10 pin metal can.
The input attenuator is a fairly custom part due to the IF gain pot that is concentric with the RF atten control. Dissassembly of the attenuator is easy after removing it from the 1401A. Note that the IF gain pot is removed via two allen setscrews. To bench test the attenuator with DC, use a 50 Ω terminator on SMA input and connect the output SMA to an ohm meter. Each of the seven steps should read around 50 Ω. The contacts on the ceramic attenuator elements can wear, they can be repaired with silver-bearing solder. Before reassembly, remove the two SMA housings to avoid damaging the contacts and remove the setscrews that hold spring tension on the two ball bearings that align the shaft steps. Reinstall these parts after the housing has been screwed together.
Pictures
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Front panel
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Top PCB: IF board
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Bottom PCBs:gate/cal, power supply
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PCB on the battery pack
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Cartoon in schematic diagram: "Log Amp"
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1401A/324 combo from Tekscope V.4 No.1 1972
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1401A/323 combo
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1401A/323 combo side view with hand made acrylic support.
Components
Some Parts Used in the 1401
Part | Part Number(s) | Class | Description | Used in |
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155-0028-00 | 155-0028-00 • 155-0028-01 • 155-0042-00 • 155-0042-01 • 155-0042-02 • 155-0042-03 | Monolithic integrated circuit | Miller integrator and delay pickoff | 5030 • R5030 • 5031 • R5031 • 1401 • 1401A • 1480 • 1481 • 1482 • 1485 • 26G1 • 26G2 • 26G3 • 314 • 335 • 432 • 434 • 4701 • 5B10N • 5B12N • 5B31 • 5B40 • 5B42 • 5S14N • 7B52 • 7B53A • 7B53N • 7L12 • 7L13 • 7L14 • 7L18 • 7S14 • AN/USM-281C • RG501 • Telequipment D63 • Telequipment DM63 |
TD714 | 152-0402-00 | Discrete component | 2.2 mA, 25 pF tunnel diode | 1401 • 1401A • 283 • R283 • 3B2 • 3B3 • 422 • 491 • 546 • RM546 • 547 • RM547 • 556 • RM556 • SPG11 • SPG12 |
Some Parts Used in the 1401A
Part | Part Number(s) | Class | Description | Used in |
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155-0028-00 | 155-0028-00 • 155-0028-01 • 155-0042-00 • 155-0042-01 • 155-0042-02 • 155-0042-03 | Monolithic integrated circuit | Miller integrator and delay pickoff | 5030 • R5030 • 5031 • R5031 • 1401 • 1401A • 1480 • 1481 • 1482 • 1485 • 26G1 • 26G2 • 26G3 • 314 • 335 • 432 • 434 • 4701 • 5B10N • 5B12N • 5B31 • 5B40 • 5B42 • 5S14N • 7B52 • 7B53A • 7B53N • 7L12 • 7L13 • 7L14 • 7L18 • 7S14 • AN/USM-281C • RG501 • Telequipment D63 • Telequipment DM63 |
TD714 | 152-0402-00 | Discrete component | 2.2 mA, 25 pF tunnel diode | 1401 • 1401A • 283 • R283 • 3B2 • 3B3 • 422 • 491 • 546 • RM546 • 547 • RM547 • 556 • RM556 • SPG11 • SPG12 |