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{{TM500 | mfg=Tektronix | type=PG501 | function=50 MHz pulse generator | class=pulse generator | image=Tek | {{TM500 | ||
designers= |manuals= | |mfg=Tektronix | ||
|type=PG501 | |||
|function=50 MHz pulse generator | |||
|class=pulse generator | |||
|image=Tek PG501 front 1.jpg | |||
|introduced=1972 | |||
|discontinued=1993 | |||
|designers=Mark Walker;Mike Reiney; | |||
|manuals= | |||
* [[Media:070-1361-00.pdf|PG501 Instruction Manual]] (OCR) | * [[Media:070-1361-00.pdf|PG501 Instruction Manual]] (OCR) | ||
* [[Media:PG501 Schematics stitched 11x17.pdf|PG501 Stitched Diagrams]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The PG501 was designed by [[Mark Walker]] and [[Mike Reiney]]. | |||
{{BeginSpecs}} | {{BeginSpecs}} | ||
{{Spec | Outputs | simultaneous positive and negative output pulses, fixed 5 ns rise/fall times, independently variable amplitudes from 0.5 V to 5 V into 50 Ω }} | {{Spec | Outputs | simultaneous positive and negative output pulses, fixed 5 ns rise/fall times, independently variable amplitudes from 0.5 V to 5 V into 50 Ω }} | ||
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{{Spec | Pre-trigger output | 8 ns before main output, 1 V into 50 Ω }} | {{Spec | Pre-trigger output | 8 ns before main output, 1 V into 50 Ω }} | ||
{{EndSpecs}} | {{EndSpecs}} | ||
==Links== | |||
{{Documents|Link=PG501}} | |||
==Rear Interface== | ==Rear Interface== | ||
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==Internals== | ==Internals== | ||
The PG501 uses discrete transistors except for a single MC10105L ECL integrated circuit. | The PG501 uses discrete transistors except for a single MC10105L ECL integrated circuit used as a buffer with simultaneous inverting and non-inverting outputs driving the output amplifiers. | ||
==Prices== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
! Year | |||
! 1980 | |||
! 1984 | |||
|- | |||
! Catalog Price | |||
| align="right" | $525 | |||
| align="right" | $735 | |||
|- | |||
! In 2023 Dollars | |||
| align="right" | $2,000 | |||
| align="right" | $2,200 | |||
|} | |||
==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Tek PG501 front 1.jpg | early PG501 | |||
Tek-pg501-f.jpg | Tek-pg501-f.jpg | ||
Tek pg501.JPG | later PG501 | |||
Tek pg501.JPG | |||
Pg 501 2.JPG | Pg 501 2.JPG | ||
Tek pg501 upward.jpg | Tek pg501 upward.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
'''Internal''' | |||
<gallery> | |||
Tek PG501 left 1.jpg | Left side, later model (SN B0849xx) | |||
Tek PG501 left 1.jpg | Right side, later model (SN B0849xx) | |||
PG501_PCB_TOP_EARLY.jpg | Left side, early model (SN B081739) | |||
PG501_PCB_BOTTOM_EARLY.jpg | Right side, early model (SN B081739) | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''Measurements''' | |||
<gallery> | |||
PG501_Risetime.jpg | Risetime waveform of PG501 (This specimen achieves 2.1 ns) | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Components== | |||
{{Parts|PG501}} |
Latest revision as of 15:25, 18 August 2024
The Tektronix PG501 is a 50 MHz pulse generator plug-in for the TM500 system.
The PG501 was designed by Mark Walker and Mike Reiney.
Key Specifications
Outputs | simultaneous positive and negative output pulses, fixed 5 ns rise/fall times, independently variable amplitudes from 0.5 V to 5 V into 50 Ω |
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Pulse period | 20 ns to 20 ms calibrated, 1:10 variable to 200 ms, or externally triggered |
Pulse duration | 10 ns to 10 ms calibrated, 1:10 variable to 100 ms, external duration, or "locked on" to adjust output voltage |
Trigger input | ≥+1 V High, ≤0.1 V low; max. +5 V DC+peak AC; min. 10 ns on/off; triggers duration generator in Ext Trig mode, controls output in Ext Duration mode |
Pre-trigger output | 8 ns before main output, 1 V into 50 Ω |
Links
Documents Referencing PG501
Rear Interface
- 27B, 28A (GND 27A, 28B) – pre-trigger output, 10 ns before main output, 1 V from 27 Ω source impedance
- 25A (GND 26A) – averaged amplitude output, internally connected to +out or -out via 27 kΩ/20 nF, or disconnected
- 24B (GND 25B) – available to connect in parallel to front panel Trig/Duration Input (connecting cable to be user-installed)
Internals
The PG501 uses discrete transistors except for a single MC10105L ECL integrated circuit used as a buffer with simultaneous inverting and non-inverting outputs driving the output amplifiers.
Prices
Year | 1980 | 1984 |
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Catalog Price | $525 | $735 |
In 2023 Dollars | $2,000 | $2,200 |
Pictures
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early PG501
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later PG501
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Internal
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Left side, later model (SN B0849xx)
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Right side, later model (SN B0849xx)
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Left side, early model (SN B081739)
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Right side, early model (SN B081739)
Measurements
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Risetime waveform of PG501 (This specimen achieves 2.1 ns)
Components
Some Parts Used in the PG501
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