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The 213 | {{Oscilloscope Sidebar | ||
|manufacturer=Tektronix | |||
|series=200-series scopes | |||
|model= 213 | |||
|summary=Miniature portable 1 MHz oscilloscope and TRMS digital multimeter | |||
|image=Tektronix 213DMM pic 2.jpg | caption=Tektronix 213, front view | |||
|introduced=1975 | discontinued=1988 | |||
|designers=Dave Allen;Gordon Meigs;John Pace;Jim Knowlton;Wendell Damm | |||
|manuals= | |||
* [[Media:070-1481-00.pdf|Tektronix 213 Service Manual, 1989 Rev.]] (OCR) | |||
* [[Media:070-1480-00.pdf|Tektronix 213 User Manual, December 1983 Rev.]] | |||
<small> | |||
'''Modifications''' | |||
* [[Media:050-0811-01.pdf|Replacement of U335 (Trigger & Sweep Generator IC)]] | |||
</small> | |||
}} | |||
The '''Tektronix 213''' is a miniature portable oscilloscope [[introduced in 1975]]. | |||
It combines a 3½-digit DMM and a 1 MHz single channel scope in one unit. | |||
The maximum sweep rate is 0.4 μs/div with ×10 sweep magnifier. | |||
The 213 provides true RMS voltage and current measurements. | |||
It is battery or AC line powered. | |||
The 213 "Miniscope" was developed by a group led by [[Dave Allen]], including [[John Pace]], [[Gordon Meigs]], [[Wendell Damm]], [[Jim Knowlton]] (power supply) and others. | |||
{{BeginSpecs}} | |||
{{SpecGroup | ''Multimeter Section'' }} | |||
{{Spec | DC Volts | 0.1 V to 1000 V, Input Resistance: 10 MΩ <br />Accuracy, 0.1 V & 1 V: ±0.1%, ±3 counts; 10 V & 100 V: ±0.15%, ±1 count; 1000 V: ±0.2%, ±1 count}} | |||
{{Spec | True RMS Volts | DC Volts | 0.1 V to 1000 V, Input Resistance: 10 MΩ <br />Accuracy, 0.1 V: ±2.5% (DC); ±1.5% (40 Hz – 4 kHz); ±3.5% (4 kHz – 40 kHz); 1, 10, 100 V: ±2% (DC); ±1% (40 Hz – 40 kHz); 1000 V: ±2% (DC); ±1% (40 Hz – 4 kHz); ±2% (4 kHz – 40 kHz) }} | |||
{{Spec | DC Current | 0.1 to 1000 mA <br />Accuracy: 0.1 mA: ±0.5%, ±3 counts; 1 mA – 1000 mA: ±0.25%, ±3 counts }} | |||
{{Spec | True RMS Current | 0.1 to 1000 mA <br />Accuracy, 0.1 mA: ±2.5%, ±5 counts (DC); ±1.5%, ±5 counts (40 Hz – 4 kHz); ±4.5%, ±5 counts (4 kHz − 40 kHz); 1 mA – 1000 mA: ±2.5%, ±5 counts (DC); ±1.5%, ±5 counts (40 Hz – 4 kHz); ±3.5%,±5 counts (4 kHz − 40 kHz) }} | |||
{{Spec | Current range input resistance | 0.1 mA: 1000 Ω; 1 mA: 100 Ω; 10 mA: 10.2 Ω; 100 mA: 1.2 Ω; 1000 mA: 0.3 Ω }} | |||
{{Spec | Resistance | 1 KΩ: ±0.5%, ±3 counts; 10 KΩ – 1 MΩ: ±0.5%, ±1 count; 10 MΩ: ±1%, ±1 count }} | |||
{{SpecGroup | ''Oscilloscope Section'' }} | |||
{{Spec | Voltage ranges | 5 mV/Div to – 100 V/Div, ±3% }} | |||
{{Spec | Bandwidth (Voltage) | DC – 1 MHz (at 10 mV/Div and below, 400 kHz) }} | |||
{{Spec | Current ranges | 5 µA/Div to 100 mA/Div, ±3% }} | |||
{{Spec | Bandwidth (Current) | DC – 200 kHz (5 µA/Div – 10 μA/Div); DC – 400 kHz (20 μA/Div – 200 mA/Div) }} | |||
{{Spec | Input resistance | 10 MΩ // 150 pF (5 mV/Div – 1 V/Div), 100 pF (2 V/Div to – 100 V/Div) }} | |||
{{Spec | Rise time | 875 ns (5 mV/Div – 10 mV/Div); 350 ns (20 mV/Div – 100 V/Div) }} | |||
{{Spec | Sweep | 500 ms/Div – 2 µs/Div, ±5% (magnified or unmagnified) }} | |||
{{Spec | Batteries | 2 × “D” NiCd cells }} | |||
{{Spec | Operating time | 3.5 hours typical at maximum intensity after full charge cycle}} | |||
{{Spec | Charge time | 16 h}} | |||
{{Spec | Mains power | 90 – 136 V<sub>AC</sub>. 48 – 62 Hz (Option 1: 180 – 250 V<sub>DC</sub>. or 180 – 250 V<sub>AC</sub>, 48 – 62 Hz) }} | |||
{{Spec | Power consumption | Less than 8 watts }} | |||
{{EndSpecs}} | |||
==Links== | |||
* [https://vintagetek.org/birth-of-the-miniscope-by-david-allen/ David Allen, ''The Birth of the Miniscope''] @ VintageTek.org | |||
<!-- * [https://w140.com/kurt/tek_new_products_mar-apr_1975.pdf New Products Mar/Apr 1975] broken link --> | |||
* [https://www.eevblog.com/2014/06/11/eevblog-628-tektronix-213-vintage-portable-oscilloscope-teardown/ EEVblog #628 – Tektronix 213 Vintage Portable Oscilloscope Teardown Video] and [https://www.flickr.com/photos/eevblog/14394189202/ Photo Set] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPmQ9Ce4TL0 Tektronix 213 DMM Repair Progress video] | |||
{{Documents|Link=213}} | |||
==Prices== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Year | |||
! 1976 | |||
! 1977 | |||
! 1980 | |||
! 1982 | |||
! 1986 | |||
|- | |||
! Catalog Price | |||
| $1,200 | |||
| $1,425 | |||
| $1,750 | |||
| $2,100 | |||
| $2,830 | |||
|- | |||
! In 2023 Dollars | |||
| $6,500 | |||
| $7,200 | |||
| $6,500 | |||
| $6,700 | |||
| $7,900 | |||
|} | |||
==Internals== | |||
The 213 makes use of two Tek-made custom chips, the [[155-0048-01]] trigger sweep circuit, and the [[155-0114-00]] 7-segment character generator in the DVM circuit. In addition, it includes some standard opamps (741, 324) and a 4-digit decimal counter ([[Mostek MK5007]]). | |||
==Pictures== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Tek213-front-1.jpg | Tek 213 front | |||
Tektronix 213DMM pic 2.jpg|In DMM mode | |||
200 series compared.jpg | Tek [[214]] (top), [[213]] (center) and [[211]] (bottom) stacked | |||
213 compared to 585.jpg | Tek 213 size comparison with 500 series plug-in bay (in a [[585]]) | |||
213-Stefan-140333.jpg | 213 with pouch | |||
213-Stefan-140342.jpg | right side | |||
213-Stefan-162337.jpg | without covers, bottom/left | |||
213-Stefan-162344.jpg | without covers, left | |||
213-Stefan-162352.jpg | without covers, top | |||
213-Stefan-172313.jpg | without covers, operating, top/right | |||
213_amplifier_board.jpg | 213_amplifier_board | |||
213_bottom_view.jpg | 213_bottom_view | |||
213_closeup_CRT_drive.jpg | 213_closeup_CRT_drive | |||
213-Stefan-162409.jpg | Plastic case halves | |||
213-Stefan-162419.jpg | Original battery, corroded | |||
213-Stefan-162428.jpg | |||
213-Stefan-162443.jpg | |||
213-Stefan-172154.jpg | In DMM mode | |||
213-Stefan-172309.jpg | |||
213-Stefan-172243.jpg | In scope mode | |||
213-Stefan-172258.jpg | |||
Tektronix 213DMM pic 1.jpg | Catalog image, front | |||
Tektronix 213DMM side view.jpg | Catalog image, side | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Schematics=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Tektronix 213DMM Attenuator and Input Amplifier.jpg|Attenuator and Input Amplifier Schematic | |||
Tektronix 213DMM GM and RMS Converter.jpg|GM and RMS Converter Schematic | |||
Tektronix 213DMM Battery Charger and Power Supply.jpg|Battery Charger and Power Supply Schematic | |||
Tektronix 213DMM HV and CRT.jpg|HV and CRT Schematic | |||
Tektronix 213DMM A-D Converter and Character Generator.jpg|A-D Converter and Character Generator Schematic | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Components== | |||
{{Parts|213}} | |||
[[Category:200 series scopes]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:21, 27 October 2023
The Tektronix 213 is a miniature portable oscilloscope introduced in 1975. It combines a 3½-digit DMM and a 1 MHz single channel scope in one unit. The maximum sweep rate is 0.4 μs/div with ×10 sweep magnifier.
The 213 provides true RMS voltage and current measurements. It is battery or AC line powered.
The 213 "Miniscope" was developed by a group led by Dave Allen, including John Pace, Gordon Meigs, Wendell Damm, Jim Knowlton (power supply) and others.
Key Specifications
— Multimeter Section — | |
DC Volts | 0.1 V to 1000 V, Input Resistance: 10 MΩ Accuracy, 0.1 V & 1 V: ±0.1%, ±3 counts; 10 V & 100 V: ±0.15%, ±1 count; 1000 V: ±0.2%, ±1 count |
True RMS Volts | DC Volts |
DC Current | 0.1 to 1000 mA Accuracy: 0.1 mA: ±0.5%, ±3 counts; 1 mA – 1000 mA: ±0.25%, ±3 counts |
True RMS Current | 0.1 to 1000 mA Accuracy, 0.1 mA: ±2.5%, ±5 counts (DC); ±1.5%, ±5 counts (40 Hz – 4 kHz); ±4.5%, ±5 counts (4 kHz − 40 kHz); 1 mA – 1000 mA: ±2.5%, ±5 counts (DC); ±1.5%, ±5 counts (40 Hz – 4 kHz); ±3.5%,±5 counts (4 kHz − 40 kHz) |
Current range input resistance | 0.1 mA: 1000 Ω; 1 mA: 100 Ω; 10 mA: 10.2 Ω; 100 mA: 1.2 Ω; 1000 mA: 0.3 Ω |
Resistance | 1 KΩ: ±0.5%, ±3 counts; 10 KΩ – 1 MΩ: ±0.5%, ±1 count; 10 MΩ: ±1%, ±1 count |
— Oscilloscope Section — | |
Voltage ranges | 5 mV/Div to – 100 V/Div, ±3% |
Bandwidth (Voltage) | DC – 1 MHz (at 10 mV/Div and below, 400 kHz) |
Current ranges | 5 µA/Div to 100 mA/Div, ±3% |
Bandwidth (Current) | DC – 200 kHz (5 µA/Div – 10 μA/Div); DC – 400 kHz (20 μA/Div – 200 mA/Div) |
Input resistance | 10 MΩ // 150 pF (5 mV/Div – 1 V/Div), 100 pF (2 V/Div to – 100 V/Div) |
Rise time | 875 ns (5 mV/Div – 10 mV/Div); 350 ns (20 mV/Div – 100 V/Div) |
Sweep | 500 ms/Div – 2 µs/Div, ±5% (magnified or unmagnified) |
Batteries | 2 × “D” NiCd cells |
Operating time | 3.5 hours typical at maximum intensity after full charge cycle |
Charge time | 16 h |
Mains power | 90 – 136 VAC. 48 – 62 Hz (Option 1: 180 – 250 VDC. or 180 – 250 VAC, 48 – 62 Hz) |
Power consumption | Less than 8 watts |
Links
- David Allen, The Birth of the Miniscope @ VintageTek.org
- EEVblog #628 – Tektronix 213 Vintage Portable Oscilloscope Teardown Video and Photo Set
- Tektronix 213 DMM Repair Progress video
Documents Referencing 213
Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tekscope 1975 V7 N1.pdf | Article | A Hand-held DMMiniscope | Dave Allen | 1975 | 213 |
Prices
Year | 1976 | 1977 | 1980 | 1982 | 1986 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Catalog Price | $1,200 | $1,425 | $1,750 | $2,100 | $2,830 |
In 2023 Dollars | $6,500 | $7,200 | $6,500 | $6,700 | $7,900 |
Internals
The 213 makes use of two Tek-made custom chips, the 155-0048-01 trigger sweep circuit, and the 155-0114-00 7-segment character generator in the DVM circuit. In addition, it includes some standard opamps (741, 324) and a 4-digit decimal counter (Mostek MK5007).
Pictures
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Tek 213 front
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In DMM mode
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Tek 213 size comparison with 500 series plug-in bay (in a 585)
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213 with pouch
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right side
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without covers, bottom/left
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without covers, left
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without covers, top
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without covers, operating, top/right
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213_amplifier_board
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213_bottom_view
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213_closeup_CRT_drive
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Plastic case halves
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Original battery, corroded
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In DMM mode
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In scope mode
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Catalog image, front
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Catalog image, side
Schematics
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Attenuator and Input Amplifier Schematic
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GM and RMS Converter Schematic
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Battery Charger and Power Supply Schematic
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HV and CRT Schematic
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A-D Converter and Character Generator Schematic