Nelson-Ross PSA-011
The Nelson-Ross PSA-011 is a spectrum analyzer plug-in for 500-series scopes. The center frequency range is 10 Hz to 20 kHz. It can display amplitude in linear or log scale.
Key Specifications
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Internals
The input is high-impedance and is AC-coupled. The PSA-011 is a single-conversion architecture with a pair of 6BH6 tubes serving as a balanced mixer. After IF filtering and amplification, the signal is detected using a 1N34A germanium diode. The detected voltage from the diode directly drives pin 3 (vertical -) of the scope plug-in interface connector. Pin 1 (vertical +) of the scope plug-in interface connector is fed a DC vertical position voltage by the PSA-011.
The voltage-controlled local oscillator is tuned using a variable-reactance tube, V6, a 6201.
There were at least two major versions produced, without changing the model number. Compare the picture from the manual below with the other front panel photographs.
There was also a tracking generator, called the Nelson Ross 101 SYNCHRO-SWEEP Generator. These are very rare.
Pictures
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Front panel, as shown in manual.
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Front
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Front 2
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Front right
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Front left
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Bottom
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Bottom 2
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Left
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Rear right
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Rear
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Rear 2
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Rear 3
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Schematic
Components
Some Parts Used in the Nelson-Ross PSA-011
| Part | Part Number(s) | Class | Description | Used in |
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| 1N34A | Discrete component | germanium point-contact diode | Nelson-Ross PSA-011 | |
| 6201 | Vacuum Tube (Dual Triode) | dual high-gain triode | Nelson-Ross PSA-011 | |
| 6BH6 | 154-0026-00 • 154-0285-00 | Vacuum Tube (Pentode) | pentode | 130 • 162 • 310 • 310A • 512 • 517 • 517A • 524 • Nelson-Ross PSA-011 |