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{{TM500 | mfg=Tektronix | type=DC508 | function=1 GHz counter | class=counter | image=Tek dc508 front.jpg | introduced=1978 | discontinued=1983 | manuals=
{{TM500 | mfg=Tektronix | type=DC508 | function=1 GHz counter | class=counter | image=Tek dc508 front.jpg | introduced=1978 | discontinued=1980 | designers= |manuals=
* [[Media:070-2460-00.pdf|DC508 Manual (OCR, PDF)]]
* [[Media:070-2460-00.pdf|DC508 Manual]] (OCR)
* [[Media:070-3638-00.pdf|DC508A Manual (OCR, PDF)]]
}}
}}
The [[DC508A]] version (1980) extended the frequency range to 1.3 GHz.


{{BeginSpecs}}
{{Spec | Frequency Range | 0–100 MHz direct (15 mV<sub>RMS</sub>, 1 MΩ // 25 pF), gate times 1 ms to 10 s in decade steps; 100 MHz – 1 GHz via prescaler (20 mV<sub>RMS</sub>, 50 Ω input, fused), gate times 8 ms to 8 s in decade steps }}
{{Spec | Resolution | 9 digits }}
{{Spec | Functions | Frequency, events }}
{{EndSpecs}}


The DC508A version (1980) extended the frequency range to 1.3 GHz.
===Options===
 
Both the DC508 and the DC508A use off-the-shelf divide-by-4 counter ICs as the prescaler.
The DC508 uses a [[Media:Motorola mc1697 datasheet.pdf|Motorola MC1697]] (Tek part number 156-0923-00), which is rated to 1 GHz.
The DC508A uses a [[Media:Plessey sp8610 sp8611 datasheet.pdf|Plessey SP8611B]] (Tek part number 156-1302-01), which is rated to 1.5 GHz.
 
==Specifications==
* 1 GHz, 9 digits
* 0-100 MHz direct (15 mV<sub>RMS</sub>, 1 MΩ // 25 pF), gate times 1 ms to 10 s in decade steps
* 100 MHz+ via prescaler (20 mV<sub>RMS</sub>, 50 Ω input, fused), gate times 8 ms to 8 s in decade steps
* Functions: Frequency, events
 
==Options==
* Option 1 − High accuracy time base
* Option 1 − High accuracy time base
* Option 7 − Accepts rear panel control signals from a [[TR502]] or [[SW503]] to measure a marker frequency. Resolution and gating remote control circuitry is added to the DC508(A). Requires a [[TM503|TM503 - option 7]] or an appropriately modified mainframe. This option inherently also adds option 1.
* Option 7 − Accepts rear panel control signals from a [[TR502]] or [[SW503]] to measure a marker frequency. Resolution and gating remote control circuitry is added to the DC508(A). Requires a [[TM503|TM503 - option 7]] or an appropriately modified mainframe. This option inherently also adds option 1.


==Links==
==Links==
* [http://www.barrytech.com/tektronix/tektm500/tekdc508.html DC508 @ barrytech.com]
* [https://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_500/DC508.htm Tek DC508 page @ amplifier.cd]
* [http://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_500/DC508.htm Tek DC508 page @ amplifier.cd]
{{Documents|Link=DC508}}
{{PatentLinks|DC508}}
 
==Internals==
The DC508 uses an off-the-shelf divide-by-4 counter ICs as the prescaler, a [[Motorola MC1697]] (Tek part number 156-0923-00), which is rated to 1 GHz.


==Pictures==
==Pictures==
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Tek dc508 prescaler.png|DC508 prescaler board schematic
Tek dc508 prescaler.png|DC508 prescaler board schematic
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==Components==
{{Parts|DC508}}

Latest revision as of 05:15, 6 October 2024

Tektronix DC508
1 GHz counter
Tektronix DC508

Produced from 1978 to 1980

Manuals
(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix DC508 is a 1 GHz counter plug-in for the TM500 system.

The DC508A version (1980) extended the frequency range to 1.3 GHz.

Key Specifications

Frequency Range 0–100 MHz direct (15 mVRMS, 1 MΩ // 25 pF), gate times 1 ms to 10 s in decade steps; 100 MHz – 1 GHz via prescaler (20 mVRMS, 50 Ω input, fused), gate times 8 ms to 8 s in decade steps
Resolution 9 digits
Functions Frequency, events

Options

  • Option 1 − High accuracy time base
  • Option 7 − Accepts rear panel control signals from a TR502 or SW503 to measure a marker frequency. Resolution and gating remote control circuitry is added to the DC508(A). Requires a TM503 - option 7 or an appropriately modified mainframe. This option inherently also adds option 1.

Links

Documents Referencing DC508

Document Class Title Authors Year Links
Tekscope 1978 V10 N3.pdf Article New Products 1978 SC503 • DC508 • 634
070-2088-04.pdf Book TM500 Series Rear Interface Data Book 1985 AA501 • AF501 • AM501 • AM502 • AM503 • AM511 • DC501 • DC502 • DC503 • DC503A • DC504 • DC505 • DC505A • DC508 • DC508A • DC509 • DC510 • DC5009 • DC5010 • DD501 • DL502 • DM501 • DM501A • DM502 • DM502A • DM505 • DM5010 • FG501 • FG501A • FG502 • FG503 • FG504 • FG507 • FG5010 • LA501 • LA501W • WR501 • MR501 • PG501 • PG502 • PG505 • PG506 • PG507 • PG508 • PS501 • PS502 • PS503 • PS503A • PS505 • PS5010 • RG501 • SC501 • SC502 • SC503 • SC504 • SG502 • SG503 • SG504 • SG505 • SW503 • TG501 • TR501 • TR502 • MI5010 • MX5010 • SI5010

Internals

The DC508 uses an off-the-shelf divide-by-4 counter ICs as the prescaler, a Motorola MC1697 (Tek part number 156-0923-00), which is rated to 1 GHz.

Pictures

  • Prescaler board

    Prescaler board

  • DC508A in TM515 with other TM500 gear

    DC508A in TM515 with other TM500 gear

  • DC508 prescaler board schematic

    DC508 prescaler board schematic

Components

Some Parts Used in the DC508

Part Part Number(s) Class Description Used in
2N4249 151-0342-00 Discrete component PNP Si low noise amp. DC501 • DC502 • DC503 • DC503A • DC504 • DC504A • DC505 • DC505A • DC508 • DC508A • DC509 • DC510
Motorola MC1697 156-0923-00 Monolithic integrated circuit 1 GHz divide-by-4 prescaler DC508
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