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The Type 585 is a 100MHz [[580-Series scope]] introduced by Tektronix in  
The Type 585 is a 100MHz [[580-Series scope]] introduced by Tektronix in  
[[introduced_in_1959|1959]] and made through the 1960's.   
[[introduced_in_1959|1959]] and made through the 1960's.   
== Plug-in Interface ==
The 585 uses [[580-series plug-ins]],  
The 585 uses [[580-series plug-ins]],  
which look like [[letter-series and 1-series plug-ins]]  
which look like [[letter-series and 1-series plug-ins]]  
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letter-series and 1-series plug-ins in a 585.
letter-series and 1-series plug-ins in a 585.


== Trigger Circuit ==
The original 585 (up to serial number 1070) has  
The original 585 (up to serial number 1070) has  
an "A" trigger circuit that has a differential  
an "A" trigger circuit that has a differential  
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transistor.  The tunnel diode is AC-coupled to the  
transistor.  The tunnel diode is AC-coupled to the  
base-emitter junction of the transistor.
base-emitter junction of the transistor.
 
 
== Vertical Signal Path ==
Like the [[545]], [[551]], and [[555]], the 585 uses a  
Like the [[545]], [[551]], and [[555]], the 585 uses a  
[[distributed amplifier]] for vertical deflection.
[[distributed amplifier]] for vertical deflection.
Unlike the other 500-series scopes, the 585 uses a CRT,
Unlike the other 500-series scopes, the 585 uses a CRT
with distributed vertical deflection plates, the [[T581]],
with distributed vertical deflection plates, the [[T581]],
enabling it to have both high sensitivity and fast risetime.   
enabling it to have both high sensitivity and fast risetime.   
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it is essentially a 585A.
it is essentially a 585A.


== Rackmount Versions ==
Rackmount versions were also made, the RM585 and RM585A.
Rackmount versions were also made, the RM585 and RM585A.