The Tektronix 1103 is a standalone probe power supply that enables probes with Tekprobe BNC connectors to be used with older equipment.

Tektronix 1103
Probe power supply
Tek 1103

Produced from 1989 to (?)

Manuals

The original version uses a traditional linear power supply with a mains-frequency transformer and LM317T / LM337T regulators.

Later versions changed to an external 12 VDC, 2.5 A supply, with switching regulators providing the four output voltages.

Key Specifications

Power input 87 to 128 VAC (low) or 174 to 250 VAC (high), 48 to 440 Hz, ≤35 W
Power output +15 V, −15 V, +5 V, −5 V ; ±2% each ; ≤300 mA each
Offset control +1 to −1 V, course and fine control, 0 V when disabled

Prices

  • $528 in 1989 ($1,300 in 2023 dollars)
  • $655 in 1995 ($1,300 in 2023 dollars)

Pictures

Internal PSU model

External PSU model

Connector