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The Tektronix 519 is a high-speed oscilloscope made by Tektronix from  
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* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/519/519.djvu 519 manual] (DJVU)
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The '''Tektronix 519''' is a high-speed oscilloscope made by Tektronix from  
[[introduced_in_1961|1961]] to the early 1970's.   
[[introduced_in_1961|1961]] to the early 1970's.   
It was designed by Cliff Moulton, who also designed the Type [[130]] LC Meter.   
It was designed by Cliff Moulton, who also designed the Type [[130]] LC Meter.   
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distributed vertical deflection plates of the CRT,  
distributed vertical deflection plates of the CRT,  
which are driven single-ended.   
which are driven single-ended.   
This allows the scope to have 1GHz bandwidth.   
This allows the scope to have 1 GHz bandwidth.   
The vertical deflection factor is approximately 10 V/cm.
The vertical deflection factor is approximately 10 V/cm.


== CRT ==
== CRT ==
The viewing area is two centimeters vertical, six centimeters
The viewing area is two centimeters vertical, six centimeters
horizontal.  The spot diameter on the CRT is 0.1mm,  
horizontal.  The spot diameter on the CRT is 0.1 mm,  
which corresponds to 100mV at the input connector.
which corresponds to 100 mV at the input connector.
Each CRT was individually characterized for risetime and
Each CRT was individually characterized for risetime and
deflection sensitivity and the precise value was written
deflection sensitivity and the precise value was written
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== Trigger and Sweep ==
== Trigger and Sweep ==
The sweep is triggered using a 20mA, 4pF [[tunnel diodes|tunnel diode]].   
The sweep is triggered using a 20 mA, 4 pF [[tunnel diodes|tunnel diode]].   
The horizontal deflection ramp signal of a 519 is generated  
The horizontal deflection ramp signal of a 519 is generated  
by a [[4CX250F]] external anode, radial-beam tube that is cooled
by a [[4CX250F]] external anode, radial-beam tube that is cooled
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Also, the large 125-ohm coaxial
Also, the large 125-ohm coaxial
delay line (seen in the photo) had to fit inside the cabinet.   
delay line (seen in the photo) had to fit inside the cabinet.   
Finally, the 519 has an extra-large power transformer  
Finally, the 519 has an extra-large power transformer  
and a large blower for the 4CX250 tube.   
and a large blower for the 4CX250 tube.   
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version which was actually a camera mount designed to
version which was actually a camera mount designed to
be compatible with the C19 camera.  It had a unique
be compatible with the C19 camera.  It had a unique
removable part with a
removable part with a graticule that could be slid down
graticule that could be slid down
such that it would not be in between the CRT beam and the
such that it would not be in between the CRT beam and the
camera lens. Most of the non-used area of the CRT faceplate
camera lens. Most of the non-used area of the CRT faceplate
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a TDR.
a TDR.


== 519C: A 3GHz Version of the 519 ==
== 519C: A 3 GHz Version of the 519 ==
Tektronix Catalog 22 (mid'63-mid'64) refers to a modified 519 with response extended to 3GHz :
Tektronix Catalog 22 (mid'63-mid'64) refers to a modified 519 with response extended to 3 GHz :
"DC-to-3 GIGACYCLE OSCILLOSCOPE
<blockquote>
DC-to-3 GIGACYCLE OSCILLOSCOPE:
This modified Type 519 Oscilloscope incorporates a coaxial-deflection crt to
This modified Type 519 Oscilloscope incorporates a coaxial-deflection crt to
achieve a risetime of 0.13nsec, corresponding to a 3000-Mc bandwidth. Deflection
achieve a risetime of 0.13nsec, corresponding to a 3000-Mc bandwidth. Deflection
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to learn about the advantages, limitations, and delivery time on this or other
to learn about the advantages, limitations, and delivery time on this or other
modified instruments."
modified instruments."
</blockquote>
The following paper includes a chart that mentions in Figure 10 the 3GHz 519C [[introduced in 1963]].   
The following paper includes a chart that mentions in Figure 10 the 3GHz 519C [[introduced in 1963]].   
The 519C is either very rare or extinct or was never actually made.
The 519C is either very rare or extinct or was never actually made.
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* http://w140.com/kurt/campbell83/
* http://w140.com/kurt/campbell83/


Manual:
* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/519/519.djvu 519 manual] (DJVU)
*http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/519/519.djvu
 


* [http://w140.com/tek_519_1968_catalog.pdf Tektronix 519 in 1968 Catalog (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_519_1968_catalog.pdf Tektronix 519 in 1968 Catalog (PDF)]
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* http://w140.com/kurt/tek69/113.jpeg
* http://w140.com/kurt/tek69/113.jpeg
* http://w140.com/kurt/tek69/114.jpeg
* http://w140.com/kurt/tek69/114.jpeg


The 519 came with a set of adapters performing various functions such as interfacing the
The 519 came with a set of adapters performing various functions such as interfacing the
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* CRT photo courtesy of [http://www.collection.archivist.info collection.archivist.info]
* CRT photo courtesy of [http://www.collection.archivist.info collection.archivist.info]
* See Oscilloscope Cathode-Ray Tubes by Chuck Devere, page 30-35 [[http://www.slack.com/TE/TekConcepts/062-0852-01_CRTs_Jul69.pdf here]].
* See Oscilloscope Cathode-Ray Tubes by Chuck Devere, page 30-35 [[http://www.slack.com/TE/TekConcepts/062-0852-01_CRTs_Jul69.pdf here]].
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Revision as of 23:15, 25 August 2014

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1 GHz tube scope
Tek 519

Produced from 1961 to (?)

Manuals
(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix 519 is a high-speed oscilloscope made by Tektronix from 1961 to the early 1970's. It was designed by Cliff Moulton, who also designed the Type 130 LC Meter.

No Vertical Amplifier

The 519 is very unusual in that it does not contain vertical amplifiers. The input signal is passively connected to the distributed vertical deflection plates of the CRT, which are driven single-ended. This allows the scope to have 1 GHz bandwidth. The vertical deflection factor is approximately 10 V/cm.

CRT

The viewing area is two centimeters vertical, six centimeters horizontal. The spot diameter on the CRT is 0.1 mm, which corresponds to 100 mV at the input connector. Each CRT was individually characterized for risetime and deflection sensitivity and the precise value was written on the CRT and on the CRT bezel. For serial numbers 1016 and below, the CRT part number is 154-356. For serial numbers 1017 and up, the CRT part number is 154-308.

125-Ohm Input Impedance

The input to the 519 has an impedance of 125 ohms. The input connector is a special 125-ohm GR-874 connector made by Tektronix that is neither electrically nor mechanically compatible with the much more common 50-ohm GR-874 connector.

Rigid Coax Delay Line

To allow viewing of the leading edge of pulses, there is a rigid coaxial 45 nanosecond delay line between the input and the CRT.

Note that 45 nanoseconds is an unusually short delay. For comparison, the delay line in a 547 is 170 nanoseconds. Keeping the delay short minimizes degradation of fast pulses, but it necessitates a trigger and sweep circuit with quick response.

A 519 can also be used with a pretrigger pulse generator like the 111.

Trigger and Sweep

The sweep is triggered using a 20 mA, 4 pF tunnel diode. The horizontal deflection ramp signal of a 519 is generated by a 4CX250F external anode, radial-beam tube that is cooled by forced air sent from a blower through a duct.

The total accelerating voltage of the 519 is 24 kilovolts.

The 519 contains a calibration step generator that produces voltage steps with 100 picosecond rise time.

Unusual Physical Construction

The physical construction and styling of the 519 differs from that of the other Tek scopes of the same period. There are multiple reasons for this. First, it has an unusually long CRT. Also, the large 125-ohm coaxial delay line (seen in the photo) had to fit inside the cabinet.

Finally, the 519 has an extra-large power transformer and a large blower for the 4CX250 tube. The mass of these extra components necessitated a larger, sturdier cabinet than, for example, the 545. The sheet aluminum used in the case of the 519 is thicker than that of the other Tek scopes of the period. The 519 weighs 99 pounds and uses 650 watts.

Different CRT Bezels

The 519 came with two different bezels. Pictured in Tek Catalog 20 through 26 is the early version which was actually a camera mount designed to be compatible with the C19 camera. It had a unique removable part with a graticule that could be slid down such that it would not be in between the CRT beam and the camera lens. Most of the non-used area of the CRT faceplate was covered by the black plastic material of the graticule cover. This graticule cover was changed slightly as is shown in the pictures of the 519 in Tek Catalogs 27 and later. It still was designed to mount the C19 camera. For what reason was the bezel design changed?

The 519 is probably the only Tek scope to come standard with a camera mount for a bezel. You had to buy camera mounting frames as accessories for the other scopes.

Production

Early 519's in the '61-'66 period were calibrated in Plant 2 in a group managed by Bob Randall. Three of the men calibrating 519's in that period were Stan Griffiths, Dick Bellamy, and John A. (What is John's last name?) During this period, Cliff Moulton would visit the calibration operation to answer any questions that would arise as the scopes were being prepared for shipment to customers.

Later 519's were calibrated at Plant 2 Test-Final in a group managed by Jack Lyngdal. Two of the calibration people that worked there were Norm Jenkins and Jack. (What is Jack's last name?) Another man who calibrated 519's in this later period was Mark Balcom.

The distributed deflection plate delay network had to be hand-trimmed, which was done prior to putting it inside the CRT envelope. It is possible that this was done using a TDR.

519C: A 3 GHz Version of the 519

Tektronix Catalog 22 (mid'63-mid'64) refers to a modified 519 with response extended to 3 GHz :

DC-to-3 GIGACYCLE OSCILLOSCOPE: This modified Type 519 Oscilloscope incorporates a coaxial-deflection crt to achieve a risetime of 0.13nsec, corresponding to a 3000-Mc bandwidth. Deflection factor is approximately 180v/cm. Usable viewing area is 2x4 cm. Consult your FE to learn about the advantages, limitations, and delivery time on this or other modified instruments."

The following paper includes a chart that mentions in Figure 10 the 3GHz 519C introduced in 1963. The 519C is either very rare or extinct or was never actually made.

Entry in 1969 catalog:

The 519 came with a set of adapters performing various functions such as interfacing the 125-ohm input impedance of the 519 with the more common 50-ohm impedance of many cables and instruments. One example is the 017-0019-00.