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The 547 is a 50MHz scope that takes letter-series and 1-series plug-ins. It has two identical timebases and it has the ability to display one input with one time scale and another input

The 547 is a 50MHz scope that takes letter-series and 1-series plug-ins.

with a different time scale. The effect is similar to a dual-beam scope. This "Sweep Switching" feature differentiates the 547 from the 546. Triggering is done with tunnel diodes, which tend to shift in characteristics as the instrument ages.

It has two identical timebases and it has the ability

to display one input with one time scale

and another input with a different time scale.

The effect is similar to a dual-beam scope.

This "Sweep Switching" feature differentiates the 547 from the [[546]].

Triggering is done with [[tunnel diodes]],

which tend to shift in characteristics as the instrument ages.

A replacement CRT for the 547 can be taken from a 543B, 544, 545B.546. or another 547. A common problem

A replacement CRT for the 547 can be taken from a [[543|543B]], [[544]], [[545|545B]], [[546]], or another 547.

with 547's is the HV transformer. When it fails, typically it overheats. The usual solution is to scavenge

A common problem with 547's is the HV transformer.

a replacement from another scope.

When it fails, typically it overheats.

The usual solution is to scavenge a replacement from another scope.

* [http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/547 547 manual on BAMA]

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-The 547 is a 50MHz scope that takes letter-series and 1-series plug-ins.  It has two identical timebases and it has the ability to display one input with one time scale and another input
+The 547 is a 50MHz scope that takes letter-series and 1-series plug-ins.
-with a different time scale.  The effect is similar to a dual-beam scope.  This "Sweep Switching" feature differentiates the 547 from the 546.  Triggering is done with tunnel diodes, which tend to shift in characteristics as the instrument ages.
+It has two identical timebases and it has the ability
+to display one input with one time scale
+and another input with a different time scale.
+The effect is similar to a dual-beam scope.
+This "Sweep Switching" feature differentiates the 547 from the [[546]].
+Triggering is done with [[tunnel diodes]],
+which tend to shift in characteristics as the instrument ages.
-A replacement CRT for the 547 can be taken from a 543B, 544, 545B.546. or another 547.  A common problem
+A replacement CRT for the 547 can be taken from a [[543|543B]], [[544]], [[545|545B]], [[546]],  or another 547.
-with 547's is the HV transformer.  When it fails, typically it overheats.  The usual solution is to scavenge
+A common problem with 547's is the HV transformer.
-a replacement from another scope.
+When it fails, typically it overheats.
+The usual solution is to scavenge a replacement from another scope.
 * [http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/547 547 manual on BAMA]

547: Difference between revisions

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