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=This Wiki= | =This Wiki= | ||
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<p>''We have pages for over [[Products| | <p>''We have pages for over [[Products|2,000 products]], [[Patents|1,600+ patents]], [[Components|700+ components]], [[People|300+ key people]], and more.</p> | ||
<p>We also keep | <p>We also keep some 6,000 PDF documents – [[manuals]], [[catalogs]], specifications, data sheets etc.</p> | ||
<p>In addition, you can find | <p>In addition, you can find 18,000 images such as equipment photos, and over [[ROM images|1,000 ROM images]] and software packages here.''</p> | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
<big>'''Welcome to TekWiki, a [[wikipedia:wiki|wiki]] for the community of [[Tektronix]] oscilloscope enthusiasts.'''</big> | <big>'''Welcome to TekWiki, a [[wikipedia:wiki|wiki]] for the community of [[Tektronix]] oscilloscope enthusiasts.'''</big> | ||
The purpose of this website is to help people get information about classic Tektronix equipment. You don't need an account if you just want to read pages and download files. | The purpose of this website is to help people get information about classic Tektronix, [[Telequipment]], and [[Keithley]] equipment. You don't need an account if you just want to read pages and download files. | ||
:''There is nothing for sale here.'' This site is not affiliated with the company Tektronix | :''There is nothing for sale here.'' This site is not affiliated with the company Tektronix; it was built purely by volunteer effort. | ||
==Navigating== | ==Navigating== | ||
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==Other resources== | ==Other resources== | ||
See the | See the {{#switchtablink:External Links|External Links}} tab for online discussion groups, museums and other resources. | ||
=Tube Scopes= | =Tube Scopes= | ||
[[Tektronix]] started producing '''[[wikipedia:Oscilloscope|oscilloscopes]]''' with the model [[511]] in [[Introduced in 1947|1947]], at which time the [[ | [[Tektronix]] started producing '''[[wikipedia:Oscilloscope|oscilloscopes]]''' with the model [[511]] in [[Introduced in 1947|1947]], at which time the [[vacuum tube]] was the primary active device, and remained so into the 1960s. <br /> | ||
While [[wikipedia:Transistor|transistors]] were used increasingly in such instruments from the mid-1950s on, this section contains instruments and instrument families primarily based on vacuum tubes (aka valves). | While [[wikipedia:Transistor|transistors]] were used increasingly in such instruments from the mid-1950s on, this section contains instruments and instrument families primarily based on vacuum tubes (aka valves). | ||
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* '''[[580-series scopes]]''' are high-speed scopes that take 80-series plugins. | * '''[[580-series scopes]]''' are high-speed scopes that take 80-series plugins. | ||
==Monolithic Tube Scopes== | ==Monolithic Tube Scopes== | ||
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*[[560-Series Diode Curve Tracer|Diode Curve Tracer]] | *[[560-Series Diode Curve Tracer|Diode Curve Tracer]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Engine Analyzer System]] | ||
*[[Experimental Time Base]] | *[[Experimental Time Base]] | ||
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*[[067-0066-00]] | *[[067-0066-00]] | ||
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==See also== | |||
* [[Telequipment scopes]] / [[Telequipment plugins]] | |||
=Solid-state Scopes= | =Solid-state Scopes= | ||
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From the late 1960s on, Tektronix produced oscilloscopes that were predominantly solid-state based except for the CRT. | From the late 1960s on, Tektronix produced oscilloscopes that were predominantly solid-state based except for the CRT. | ||
Major instrument families from this period included | '''Major instrument families''' from this period included | ||
* [[7000-series scopes]], high-performance modular laboratory oscilloscopes taking [[7000-series plug-ins]], medium to very high (1 GHz) bandwidth and [[7000 series readout system|readout]] | * '''[[7000-series scopes]]''', high-performance modular laboratory oscilloscopes taking [[7000-series plug-ins]], medium to very high (1 GHz) bandwidth and [[7000 series readout system|readout]] | ||
** See also [[Introduction to the 7000-Series Oscilloscopes]] | ** See also [[Introduction to the 7000-Series Oscilloscopes]] | ||
* [[5000-series scopes]], lower-speed modular laboratory oscilloscopes taking [[5000-series plug-ins]] | * '''[[5000-series scopes]]''', lower-speed modular laboratory oscilloscopes taking [[5000-series plug-ins]] | ||
* See also [[Introduction to the 5000-Series Oscilloscopes]] | ** See also [[Introduction to the 5000-Series Oscilloscopes]] | ||
* | * '''[[200-series scopes]]''', miniature portable oscilloscopes | ||
* [[300-series scopes]], miniature/compact portable oscilloscopes, some made by Sony/Tektronix | * '''[[300-series scopes]]''', miniature/compact portable oscilloscopes, some made by Sony/Tektronix | ||
* [[400-series scopes]], portable low-to-medium bandwidth oscilloscopes | * '''[[400-series scopes]]''', portable low-to-medium bandwidth oscilloscopes | ||
* [[2000-series scopes]], portable general-purpose oscilloscopes, some with digital storage | * '''[[2000-series scopes]]''', portable general-purpose oscilloscopes, some with digital storage | ||
* [[11000-series scopes]], high-end analog/digital laboratory instruments taking [[11000-series plug-ins]] | * '''[[11000-series scopes]]''', high-end analog/digital laboratory instruments taking [[11000-series plug-ins]] | ||
* [[11800-series scopes]], high-end sampling analog/digital laboratory instruments | * '''[[11800-series scopes]]''', high-end sampling analog/digital laboratory instruments | ||
* [[T900-series scopes]], low-cost portable analog service instruments | * '''[[T900-series scopes]]''', low-cost portable analog service instruments | ||
* [[TAS series scopes]], late CRT-based portable analog oscilloscopes | * '''[[TAS series scopes]]''', late CRT-based portable analog oscilloscopes | ||
==2000-series oscilloscopes== | ==2000-series oscilloscopes== | ||
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==5000-series== | ==5000-series== | ||
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*[[067-0655-00]] | *[[067-0655-00]] | ||
*[[067-0657-00]] | *[[067-0657-00]] | ||
*[[067-0934-99]] | |||
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*[[TAS485]] | *[[TAS485]] | ||
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==See also== | |||
* [[Telequipment scopes]] / [[Telequipment plugins]] | |||
=Digital Scopes= | =Digital Scopes= | ||
'''Overview: [[TDS | '''Overview:''' | ||
* '''[[TDS-series oscilloscopes]]''' | |||
* '''[[THS-series oscilloscopes]]''' | |||
==TDS Series== | ==TDS Series== | ||
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== | ==THS700 Series== | ||
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*[[THS710]] | *[[THS710]] | ||
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=Monitors= | =Monitors= | ||
'''Overview: [[600-series monitors]]''' | |||
==600-Series Monitors== | |||
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* [[601]] | * [[601]] | ||
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'''Overview:''' [[49X Series Comparison|Comparison of 49x, 275x, and 279x series spectrum analyzers]] | '''Overview:''' [[49X Series Comparison|Comparison of 49x, 275x, and 279x series spectrum analyzers]] | ||
== | ==[[49X Series Comparison|49x Series]]== | ||
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* [[491]] | * [[491]] | ||
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== | ==271X Series - Low Cost== | ||
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* [[2710]] | * [[2710]] | ||
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* [[2714]] | * [[2714]] | ||
* [[2715]] | * [[2715]] | ||
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==[[49X Series Comparison|275x Series]]== | |||
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* [[2753P]] | * [[2753P]] | ||
* [[2754]] | * [[2754]] | ||
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* [[2755AP]] | * [[2755AP]] | ||
* [[2756P]] | * [[2756P]] | ||
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==278X Series - High End Microwave== | |||
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* [[2782]] | * [[2782]] | ||
* [[2784]] | * [[2784]] | ||
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==[[49X Series Comparison|279x Series]]== | |||
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* [[2792]] | * [[2792]] | ||
* [[2794]] | * [[2794]] | ||
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* [[1200C02]] | * [[1200C02]] | ||
* [[1200C11]] | * [[1200C11]] | ||
* [[30C02]] | |||
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=Modular Instruments (TM500)= | =Modular Instruments (TM500)= | ||
==160 Series== | |||
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*[[126]] | |||
*[[160]] | |||
*[[161]] | |||
*[[162]] | |||
*[[163]] | |||
*[[360]] | |||
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==TM500 Series== | |||
The '''Tektronix TM500''' is a modular test equipment system offering a variety of plug-in modules that fit [[TM500 and TM5000 mainframes|a dedicated series of mainframes]] with one to six module slots. The plugins are not compatible with other Tektronix lines such as oscilloscopes. | The '''Tektronix TM500''' is a modular test equipment system offering a variety of plug-in modules that fit [[TM500 and TM5000 mainframes|a dedicated series of mainframes]] with one to six module slots. The plugins are not compatible with other Tektronix lines such as oscilloscopes. | ||
The '''TM5000''' series, [[introduced in 1982]], added a [[GPIB interface]] on the mainframe to control intelligent plugins. | The '''TM5000''' series, [[introduced in 1982]], added a [[GPIB interface]] on the mainframe to control intelligent plugins. | ||
* Overview | * '''Overview: [[TM500 system]]''' | ||
* Visual index | * '''Visual index: [[TM500 and TM5000 mainframes]] / [[TM500 and TM5000 plug-ins]]''' | ||
==Mainframes== | ==Mainframes== | ||
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*[[DM501]] | *[[DM501]] | ||
*[[DM502]] | *[[DM502]] | ||
*[[ | *[[DM504A]] | ||
*[[DM505]] | *[[DM505]] | ||
*[[DM511]] | *[[DM511]] | ||
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*[[DP100]] | *[[DP100]] | ||
*[[DP501]] | *[[DP501]] | ||
*[[EA501]] | |||
*[[FG501]] | *[[FG501]] | ||
*[[FG502]] | *[[FG502]] | ||
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*[[Zetec MIZ-12]] | *[[Zetec MIZ-12]] | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
==2600-series instruments== | |||
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*[[2601]] | |||
*[[2620]] | |||
*[[26A1]] | |||
*[[26A2]] | |||
*[[26G1]] | |||
*[[26G2]] | |||
*[[26G3]] | |||
*[[013-0115-00]] | |||
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=Signal Generators= | =Signal Generators= | ||
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*[[3T7]] | *[[3T7]] | ||
*[[7S12]] | *[[7S12]] | ||
*[[CSA8000]] | |||
*[[OF150]] | *[[OF150]] | ||
*[[OF151]] | *[[OF151]] | ||
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*[[WFM601]] | *[[WFM601]] | ||
*[[WFM7020]] | *[[WFM7020]] | ||
*[[WVR500]] | |||
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*[[1780R]] | *[[1780R]] | ||
*[[1781R]] | *[[1781R]] | ||
*[[WVR500]] | |||
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*[[TSG-100]] | *[[TSG-100]] | ||
*[[TSG-111]] | *[[TSG-111]] | ||
*[[TSG-130]] | |||
*[[TSG-131]] | *[[TSG-131]] | ||
*[[TSG-170]] | *[[TSG-170]] | ||
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*[[P6034]] | *[[P6034]] | ||
*[[P6035]] | *[[P6035]] | ||
*[[P6048]] | |||
*[[P6056]] | *[[P6056]] | ||
*[[P6057]] | *[[P6057]] | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
===Current Probes=== | ===[[Oscilloscope current probes|Current Probes]]=== | ||
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*[[A605]] | *[[A605]] | ||
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*[[ADC820T]] | *[[ADC820T]] | ||
*[[B 170 R]] | *[[B 170 R]] | ||
*[[B93R]] | |||
*[[CDC250]] | *[[CDC250]] | ||
*[[CDM250]] | *[[CDM250]] | ||
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* [[Telequipment plugins]] (visual index) | * [[Telequipment plugins]] (visual index) | ||
* [[Telequipment]] (company) | * [[Telequipment]] (company) | ||
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==Keithley== | |||
[[Keithley|Keithley Instruments]] merged with Tektronix in 2010. | |||
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* [[Keithley 160 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 175A]] | |||
* [[Keithley 177 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 179 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 181 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 191 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 192 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 193A]] | |||
* [[Keithley 195 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 195A]] | |||
* [[Keithley 196 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 197 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 199 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 220 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 224 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 230 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 263 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 414A]] | |||
* [[Keithley 480 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 485 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 502 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 580 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 600A]] | |||
* [[Keithley 602 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 610C]] | |||
* [[Keithley 614 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 616 ]] | |||
* [[Keithley 617 ]] | |||
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==Preamble== | |||
[[Preamble Instruments|Preamble Instruments]] was an instrument company formed and staffed by multiple ex-Tektronix engineers. | |||
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* [[Preamble DA1855]] | |||
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=Repairs/Maintenance= | =Repairs/Maintenance= | ||
Please see '''[[:Category:Instrument repair reports|Individual Instrument repair reports]]''' for specific issues. | |||
==Common Repair Issues== | |||
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* [[11A-series plug-in NVRAM replacement]] | * [[11A-series plug-in NVRAM replacement]] | ||
* [[200-series Miniscope pouches]] | * [[200-series Miniscope pouches]] | ||
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* [[Connectors]] | * [[Connectors]] | ||
* [[Dust filter]] | * [[Dust filter]] | ||
* [[Electrolytic capacitors]] | |||
* [[Fan mounts]] | * [[Fan mounts]] | ||
* [[Germanium transistors]] | * [[Germanium transistors]] | ||
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* [[Leather handles]] | * [[Leather handles]] | ||
* [[Line Sockets]] | * [[Line Sockets]] | ||
* [[P64xx input leads/Repairs|Logic analyzer input lead replacements (P64xx)]] | |||
* [[Mercury switches]] | * [[Mercury switches]] | ||
* [[Miniature relays]] | * [[Miniature relays]] | ||
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* [[Pushbutton switches]] | * [[Pushbutton switches]] | ||
* [[Media:Cleaning and maintenance of tek-made rotary switches.pdf|Cleaning and Maintenance of Rotary Switches]] | * [[Media:Cleaning and maintenance of tek-made rotary switches.pdf|Cleaning and Maintenance of Rotary Switches]] | ||
* [[RIFA capacitors]] | |||
* [[Rotary input switches]] | * [[Rotary input switches]] | ||
* [[ROM images]] | * [[ROM images]] | ||
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* [[Components]] | * [[Components]] | ||
* [[Patents]] | * [[Patents]] | ||
* [[Cathode-ray tube|List of CRTs in Tektronix instruments]] | |||
=External Links= | =External Links= | ||
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*'''Resources''' | *'''Resources''' | ||
** '''[http://www.k100.biz/ | ** '''[http://www.k100.biz/e-Books.html Gianni Becattini's beautiful illustrated books dedicated to Tektronix oscilloscopes]''' ''New Editions as of January 2024'' | ||
** '''[https://www.elektor.com/products/tektronix-epic-oscilloscopes Printed book from Gianni]''' ''available (as of March 2024)'' | |||
** [http://www.ko4bb.com/doku2015/doku.php KO4BB Didier's Wiki] / [http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=manuals&dir=Tektronix KO4BB Tektronix Manuals] | ** [http://www.ko4bb.com/doku2015/doku.php KO4BB Didier's Wiki] / [http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=manuals&dir=Tektronix KO4BB Tektronix Manuals] | ||
** [https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-plan/tools-and-resources/vintage-manuals-brochures-catalogs-and-reports/ Library of Congress Vintage Manuals, Brochures, Catalogs, & Reports] | ** [https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-plan/tools-and-resources/vintage-manuals-brochures-catalogs-and-reports/ Library of Congress Vintage Manuals, Brochures, Catalogs, & Reports] | ||
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** [http://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Messtechnik_Test_Equipment.htm amplifier.cd Equipment photos and repairs] (German) | ** [http://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Messtechnik_Test_Equipment.htm amplifier.cd Equipment photos and repairs] (German) | ||
** [http://www.oscilloscopemuseum.com/collection-tek.html Oscilloscope Museum - Tektronix page] | ** [http://www.oscilloscopemuseum.com/collection-tek.html Oscilloscope Museum - Tektronix page] | ||
** [[grwiki:Main Page|Our sister project, GRWiki]], documents [[General Radio]] products | |||
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