TR502: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 11:09, 19 November 2023

Tektronix TR502
1.8 GHz tracking generator Tektronix TR502 Produced from 1976 to 1988 Manuals Tektronix TR502 Manual (OCR) (All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)

Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix TR502 is a 1.8 GHz tracking generator plug-in for the TM500 system.

The TR502 is intended to work with the 7L13 and 7L14 spectrum analyzer plugins from the 7000 series. It also works with a 7L12.

The TR501 and TR502 are essentially the same instrument with the exception of the output attenuators and logic interface in the TR502, which adds dot marker support for the 7L13 via the TRACK GEN LOGIC connector. A 012-0648-00 cable with 6-pin LEMO Connectors is required for this functionality. The TR503 is similar but has different oscillator and intermediate frequencies (see link).

Freel Telewski was Program Manager for the TR502 projcct. Assisting in electrical designe were Glenn Batenman, Michael McMahon, David Morton, and Phillip Snow. The mechanical design team included Carlos Beeck, Jack McCabe, and Leighton Whitsett.

Key Specifications

Frequency range	100 kHz to 1.8 GHz
Maximum output level	0 dBm ±0.5 dB
Level range	0 to –59 dBm
Level flatness	±0.65 dB

Compatible Counters

The TR502 provides an auxiliary RF output to be used with counters. For accurate measurement of the marker frequency while sweeping, the counter needs to be gated from the TR502 and 7L13. Compatible counters are the DC508 Option 7 or a DP501 prescaler combined with a DC509, DC5009, DC510, or DC5010. For the elaborate interconnects required see the figure below.

Links

Documents Referencing TR502

Document	Class	Title	Authors	Year	Links
Tekscope 1975 V7 N5.pdf	Article	A High-stability 100 KHz to 1.8 GHz Tracking Generator	Fred Telewski	1975	TR501 • TR502 • 7L12 • 7L13
070-2088-01.pdf	Book	TM500 Series Rear Interface Data Book		1976	AF501 • AM501 • AM502 • AM511 • DC501 • DC502 • DC503 • DC504 • DC505 • DC505A • DD501 • DM501 • DM502 • FG501 • FG502 • FG503 • FG504 • LA501 • MR501 • PG501 • PG502 • PG505 • PG506 • PG508 • PS501 • PS502 • PS503 • PS503A • PS505 • RG501 • SC501 • SC502 • SG502 • SG503 • SG504 • SW503 • TG501 • TR501 • TR502
AX-3535.pdf	Application Note	Crystal Device Measurements Using the Spectrum Analyzer	Morris Engelson	1977	7L5 • 7L13 • TR502
070-2088-04.pdf	Book	TM500 Series Rear Interface Data Book		1985	AA501 • AF501 • AM501 • AM502 • AM503 • AM511 • DC501 • DC502 • DC503 • DC503A • DC504 • DC505 • DC505A • DC508 • DC508A • DC509 • DC510 • DC5009 • DC5010 • DD501 • DL502 • DM501 • DM501A • DM502 • DM502A • DM505 • DM5010 • FG501 • FG501A • FG502 • FG503 • FG504 • FG507 • FG5010 • LA501 • LA501W • WR501 • MR501 • PG501 • PG502 • PG505 • PG506 • PG507 • PG508 • PS501 • PS502 • PS503 • PS503A • PS505 • PS5010 • RG501 • SC501 • SC502 • SC503 • SC504 • SG502 • SG503 • SG504 • SG505 • SW503 • TG501 • TR501 • TR502 • MI5010 • MX5010 • SI5010

Prices

Year	1976	1980	1988
Catalog price	$4,500	$5,220	$7,080
In 2023 Dollars	$24,300	$19,500	$18,400

According to an internal memo, in 1979 annual sales were estimated at 42 units.

Pictures

TR502 block diagram
Rear interface interconnects required for pairing with DP501 and compatible counter.

Components

Some Parts Used in the TR502

Part	Part Number(s)	Class	Description	Used in
155-0133-00	155-0133-00	Hybrid integrated circuit		TR502

@@ Line 43: / Line 43: @@
 | align="right" | $7,080
 |-
-! In 2022 Dollars
+! In 2023 Dollars
-| align="right" | $22,400
+| align="right" | $24,300
-| align="right" | $18,000
+| align="right" | $19,500
-| align="right" | $17,000
+| align="right" | $18,400
 |-
 |}
@@ Line 61: / Line 61: @@
 TR502_DP501_Interconnect.png | Rear interface interconnects required for pairing with [[DP501]] and compatible counter.
 </gallery>
+==Components==
+{{Parts|TR502}}