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Curve | {{Plugin Sidebar | ||
|manufacturer=Tektronix | |||
|series=5000-series scopes | |||
|type=5CT1N | |||
|summary=Curve tracer plug-in | |||
|image=5ct1n-crop.jpg | |||
|caption=5CT1N curve tracer | |||
|introduced=1972 | |||
|discontinued=1988 | |||
|designers=Matt Zimmerman | |||
|manuals= | |||
* [[Media:070-1246-00.pdf|Tektronix 5CT1N Manual (split schematics, grayscale)]] | |||
* [[Media:5CT1N Schematic.pdf|Tektronix 5CT1N Schematic (whole, color)]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''Tektronix 5CT1N''' is a curve tracer plug-in for the 5000 series oscilloscopes, similar to the [[7CT1N]] for [[7000-series scopes]]. | |||
The 5CT1N was designed by [[Matt Zimmerman]]. | |||
{{BeginSpecs}} | |||
{{Spec | DUT drive voltage (C-E) | | |||
* positive (NPN or N channel) or negative (PNP or P channel) half-waves | |||
* 7.5 V, 0.5 V/Div, 240 mA peak | |||
* 30 V, 2 V/Div, 60 mA peak | |||
* 75 V, 5 V/Div, 24 mA peak | |||
* 300 V, 20 V/Div, 6 mA peak | |||
* HV warning light on for > 50 V | |||
* peak power 500 mW}} | |||
{{Spec | DUT current display | | |||
* 10 μA/Div to 20 mA/Div, 1−2−5 steps (x 1 mode) | |||
* 10 nA/Div to 20 μA/Div, 1−2−5 steps (x 1000 mode)}} | |||
{{Spec | Base/Gate drive | | |||
* 0 to at least 10 steps | |||
* dual polarity | |||
* variable offset, at least +/− 5 steps | |||
* current mode: 1 μA/Step to 1 mA/Step in 1−2−5 sequence | |||
* voltage mode: 1 mV/Div to 1 V/Div in 1−2−5 sequence, 1 kΩ current limit | |||
}} | |||
{{Spec | DUT connection | Three 4 mm jacks / binding posts}} | |||
{{Spec | DUT adapters | | |||
* [[013-0072-00]] Axial diodes | |||
* [[013-0069-00]] Devices with long leads | |||
* [[013-0070-01]] Transistors in TO-3 or TO-66 cases | |||
* [[013-0074-00]] Transistors with stud leads | |||
* [[013-0110-00]] Diodes with stud leads | |||
* [[013-0112-00]] Transistors in TO-36 cases | |||
* [[013-0128-00]] Transistors in TO-5 or TO-18 | |||
}} | |||
{{EndSpecs}} | |||
==Links== | |||
* [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] | |||
{{Documents|Link=5CT1N}} | |||
{{Documents|Link=Curve tracers}} | |||
{{PatentLinks|5CT1N}} | |||
==Pictures== | |||
<gallery> | |||
5440.jpg | 5CT1N in [[5440]] mainframe vertical bay, X output connected to time base X input | |||
Tek-5ct1_in_use.jpg| Displaying transistor curves | |||
Tek 5ct1n f1.JPG | |||
Tek 5ct1n front2.jpg | |||
5CT1N 7CT1N Basic Measurement Reference Chart.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Common Problems== | |||
C30 and C32 (100 μF, 25 V) [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/hardtofind/CT1N.pdf are under-rated] and therefore have a tendency to leak or short, | |||
causing associated resistors R30 and R32 (240 Ω, 0.25 W, 5%) to overheat and fail. | |||
C30 and C32 should be replaced with modern equivalents rated above 35 V. | |||
==Components== | |||
{{Parts|5CT1N}} | |||
[[Category:Curve tracers]] | |||
[[Category:5000 series plugins]] |
Latest revision as of 02:17, 16 October 2024
The Tektronix 5CT1N is a curve tracer plug-in for the 5000 series oscilloscopes, similar to the 7CT1N for 7000-series scopes. The 5CT1N was designed by Matt Zimmerman.
Key Specifications
DUT drive voltage (C-E) |
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DUT current display |
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Base/Gate drive |
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DUT connection | Three 4 mm jacks / binding posts |
DUT adapters |
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Links
Documents Referencing 5CT1N
Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
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Tekscope 1971 V3 N5 Sep 1971.pdf | Article | New Products | 1971 | 7L12 • 7CT1N • 5103N • 5A13N • 5A14N • 5A22N • 5CT1N • 172 • 1501 • P6056 • P6057 • 603 • 604 • 4602 • S-3160 | |
Tekscope 1972 V4 N6 Nov 1972.pdf | Article | Oscilloscope to Curve Tracer with One Plug-in | Matt Zimmerman | 1972 | 5CT1N • 7CT1N |
48W-3346-3.pdf | Brochure | Making the Correct Semiconductor Measurements Time After Time | 1982 | 576 • 172 • 176 • 577 • 178 • 5CT1N • 7CT1N |
Documents Referencing Curve tracers
Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
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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
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5CT1N in 5440 mainframe vertical bay, X output connected to time base X input
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Displaying transistor curves
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Common Problems
C30 and C32 (100 μF, 25 V) are under-rated and therefore have a tendency to leak or short, causing associated resistors R30 and R32 (240 Ω, 0.25 W, 5%) to overheat and fail. C30 and C32 should be replaced with modern equivalents rated above 35 V.
Components
Some Parts Used in the 5CT1N
Part | Part Number(s) | Class | Description | Used in |
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2N3958 | 151-1054-00 • 151-1054-01 • 151-1054-02 | Discrete component | dual n-channel JFET | FG503 • MR501 • M3 • PG505 • SC501 • SC502 • SC503 • SG502 • 1450 • 1501 • 1502 • 1503 • 221 • 5A23N • 5CT1N • 577 • 603 • 603A • 604 • 604A • 605 • 606 • 606A • 606B • 607 • 607A • 620 • 624 • 7CT1N • 7D15 • 7D20 • 851 |