7D15

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The Tektronix 7D15 is a 225 MHz frequency counter plug-in for 7000-series scopes. It is optimized for timing measurements, having a 100 MHz oscillator and interval measurement averaging capability. It has two inputs and can measure frequency, period or time difference.

The front panel uses SMB connectors for arming, clock in/out and reset signals.

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Internals

The 7D15 uses a number of Tek-made custom chips. The 155-0086-00, 155-0087-00 and 155-0088-00 legend generators are specific to this plug-in. The 155-0090-00 or 155-0171-00 four decade counter/latch/DAC chips implement the lower six counter digits. For the topmost two digits, the 7D15 employs ECL counters. ECL logic requires a -5 V supply, which a switching regulator (board A8) generates from the -15 V rail.

The 5 MHz signal from the (non-ovenized) internal reference crystal oscillator is divided down to a 1 MHz master clock. Optionally, the 1 MHz can be supplied externally as well. An internal VCO, phase-locked to the 1 MHz master, produces a 100 MHz input to the counter chain for timing measurements.

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Prices

Year Price 2015 value
1973 $1,475 $7,840
1980 $2,200 $6,300
1990 $4,400 $7,950

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