Tektronix part numbers
In its history, Tektronix part numbers followed one of two systems:
- The original number scheme, used up to 1964, had a 3-digit product group prefix followed by a 3-digit part number, e.g. 013-013.
- From 1965 on, this was extended to 3-digit product group prefix, 4-digit part number and 2-digit suffix, e.g. 013-0013-00 instead of 013-013.
The suffix can indicate a version of the component or assembly, a quality or speed grade (see e.g. 155-0078-00), a phosphor type (e.g. 154-0644-05 vs 154-0644-09), or some other product variant. It is typically -00 when unused.
The known product groups are:
| Number range | Product group | Number range | Product group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003-xxxx-xx | Tools | 196-xxxx-xx | Cables |
| 006-xxxx-xx | Consumables (e.g. paper) | 200-xxxx-xx | Covers |
| 012-xxxx-xx | Cables | 204-xxxx-xx | Probe parts |
| 013-xxxx-xx | Accessories | 206-xxxx-xx | Probe tips |
| 015-xxxx-xx | Accessories, Adapters | 210-xxxx-xx | Washers |
| 016-xxxx-xx | Accessories | 211-xxxx-xx | Bolts |
| 040-xxxx-xx | Kits | 214-xxxx-xx | mechanical parts |
| 050-xxxx-xx | Modification kits | 260-xxxx-xx | Switches |
| 067-xxxx-xx | Calibration fixtures | 263-xxxx-xx | Switches |
| 070-xxxx-xx | Manuals | 281-xxxx-xx | Capacitors |
| 105-xxxx-xx | Mechanical parts | 283-xxxx-xx | Capacitors |
| 108-xxxx-xx | Coils | 285-xxxx-xx | Capacitors |
| 119-xxxx-xx | Assemblies | 290-xxxx-xx | Capacitors, electrolytic |
| 120-xxxx-xx | Transformers | 301-xxxx-xx | Resistors 0.5W / 5% |
| 131-xxxx-xx | Plugs / Sockets | 302-xxxx-xx | Resistors 0.5W / 10% |
| 146-xxxx-xx | Batteries | 307-xxxx-xx | Resistors |
| 150-xxxx-xx | Bulbs and LEDs | 308-xxxx-xx | Resistors, power |
| 151-xxxx-xx | Transistors | 311-xxxx-xx | Potentiometers |
| 152-xxxx-xx | Diodes | 315-xxxx-xx | Resistors 0.25W / 5% |
| 153-xxxx-xx | selected diodes/transistors | 321-xxxx-xx | Resistors, precision |
| 154-xxxx-xx | Vacuum tubes and CRTs | 322-xxxx-xx | Resistors, precision |
| 155-xxxx-xx | ICs, Tek made | 323-xxxx-xx | Resistors, precision |
| 156-xxxx-xx | ICs | 348-xxxx-xx | mech. parts |
| 158-xxxx-xx | Quartz crystals | 366-xxxx-xx | Knobs |
| 159-xxxx-xx | Fuses | 378-xxxx-xx | Filters |
| 160-xxxx-xx | ROMs | 386-xxxx-xx | mechanical parts (panels etc) |
| 161-xxxx-xx | Power cables | 426-xxxx-xx | mechanical parts (chassis etc.) |
| 175-xxxx-xx | Cables | 670-xxxx-xx | Boards |