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* [[media:7B53A MOD.pdf|7B53A and 7B53AN Custom Modifications Manual (PDF)]]
* [[media:7B53A MOD.pdf|7B53A and 7B53AN Custom Modifications Manual (PDF)]]
* [[Media:061-1570-00.pdf|7B53A and 7B53AN Mods (PDF)]]
* [[Media:061-1570-00.pdf|7B53A and 7B53AN Mods (PDF)]]
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The '''Tektronix 7B53A''' and '''7B53AN''' is a 100 MHz dual time base plug-in for [[7000-series scopes]].
The '''Tektronix 7B53A''' and '''7B53AN''' is a 100 MHz dual time base plug-in for [[7000-series scopes]].
It is similar to the [[7B52]] which is much more rarely found.  While the 7B52 has a separate mode switch,  
It is similar to the [[7B52]] which is much more rarely found.  While the 7B52 has a separate mode switch, this is integrated into the TIME/DIV switch in the 7B53A.
this is integrated into the TIME/DIV switch in the 7B53A.


The 7B53AN is electrically identical to he 7B53A but omits the circuits needed to drive the alphanumeric
The 7B53AN is electrically identical to he 7B53A but omits the circuits needed to drive the alphanumeric readout system provided in 7000-series mainframes.   
readout system provided in 7000-series mainframes.  The '''TD-1085/U''' is a military designation for the  
The '''TD-1085/U''' is a military designation for the 7B53AN11 which was used in the [[AN/USM-281C]] military version of the [[7603]] scope.
7B53AN11 which was used in the [[AN/USM-281C]] military version of the [[7603]] scope.


There does not appear to have been a product sold called simply "7B53".  
There does not appear to have been a product sold called simply "7B53". There is a 7B53N, a 7B53A, and a 7B53AN.
There is a 7B53N, a 7B53A, and a 7B53AN.


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{{BeginSpecs}}
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==Operation==
==Operation==
===Delayed Sweep Gate output ===
===Delayed Sweep Gate output ===
When the delayed timebase trigger source switch is set to INT (pushed in) and the internal connector P613 is in the active position,
When the delayed timebase trigger source switch is set to INT (pushed in) and the internal connector P613 is in the active position, the DLY'D TRIG IN connector becomes a Delayed Sweep Gate output.  
the DLY'D TRIG IN connector becomes a Delayed Sweep Gate output.  
This is useful e.g. to connect to a [[7D15]]'s arming inputs, or a [[7D12]]/[[M2]]'s external trigger input.  See the 1975 TekScope article linked above.
This is useful e.g. to connect to a [[7D15]]'s arming inputs, or a [[7D12]]/[[M2]]'s external trigger input.   
See the 1975 TekScope article linked above.


===Variable control===
===Variable control===
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===X-Y operation===
===X-Y operation===
The 7B53 supports X-Y mode by selecting the "Ampl" position on the Time/Div switch.  
The 7B53 supports X-Y mode by selecting the "Ampl" position on the Time/Div switch.  
The X signal can be picked up from a vertical plug-in via the internal trigger path or applied via the "Main Trig In or Amp In" input,
The X signal can be picked up from a vertical plug-in via the internal trigger path or applied via the "Main Trig In or Amp In" input, as determined by the Trigger Source switch setting.  
as determined by the Trigger Source switch setting. Sensitivity on the external input is 100 mV/Div,  
Sensitivity on the external input is 100 mV/Div, which can be increased to 10 mV/DIv by selecting the x10 magnifier, or decreased to 1 V/Div by pushing the EXT÷10 button.
which can be increased to 10 mV/DIv by selecting the x10 magnifier, or decreased to 1 V/Div by pushing the EXT÷10 button.


==Prices==
==Prices==
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7B53A-Opt5.jpg      | 7B53A Option 5
7B53A-Opt5.jpg      | 7B53A Option 5
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[[Category:7000 series horizontal plugins]]
[[Category:7000 series horizontal plugins]]