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The Tektronix 160 series is a modular oscilloscope made from the mid 1950's
[[File:Tek_160a_360_161_162_trace.jpg|thumb|350px|right]]
(schematics drawn in [[introduced in 1953|1953]]) to the late 1960's (in 1969 catalog).   
The '''Tektronix 160 series''' is a modular oscilloscope made from the mid-1950s
A 160 system typically includes a Type 160 power supply, a [[360|Type 360 indicator unit]], and one or more of the [[161]], [[162]], and [[163]] trigger and sweep modules.  Each module is the size of a small shoe box.  Power connections are made behind the modules using cables that have
(schematics drawn in [[introduced in 1953|1953]]) to the late 1960s (in 1969 catalog).   
[[connectors|octal connectors]].  The power cables can be connected in a star topology or can be daisy-chained using the loop-through connection on the back of each module. Signal connections are made on the front, typically with banana plugs.  The 160, 161, 162, and 163 use the ceramic strip and silver solder construction style that is prevalent in other Tektronix equipment of the era, such as the 500-series scopes.  The Type 360 indicator unit contains its the CRT power supply and the vertical amplifier and is constructed using a single-sided printed circuit board.


In a typical setup, the input signal is fed through a splitter to the Y-input of the 360 and the trigger input of the 161.  The 161 generates a trigger pulse that controls a 162, which generates the horizontal ramp for the sweep. This ramp signal is sent to the 360 horizontal input.  The signals on the front panel of the 160-series modules are all single-ended.  The 360 has a phase splitter to generate the differential drive for the horizontal deflection plates.
A 160 series system typically includes a Type 160 power supply,  
The 360 uses as standard 3WP 3-inch (7.5cm) round CRT.  The cathode voltage is -1850 volts.  No post-deflection acceleration is used.
a [[360|Type 360 indicator unit]], and one or more of the  
[[161]], [[162]], and [[163]] trigger and sweep modules.
There is also a single-unit power supply, the [[126]].


The 160 power supply was produced with serial numbers 101-619.  For serial numbers 620 and up, it is slightly different and is called the 160AThe 160 and 160A both use a [[5V4]] rectifier tube for the negative voltage and two 5V4 tubes in parallel for the positive voltage.  Both use [[5651]] 87-volt reference tubes.  The 160 and 160A differ in their output regulator circuits.  The 160 uses a [[6AS7]] dual-triode tube, one half to regulate the +225V output and the other half to regulate the -170V output.  The 160A uses both halves of a [[6080]] dual-triode in parallel to regulate the +225V output, and both halves of a [[12B4]] dual-triode to regulate the -170V output.
Each module is the size of a small shoe boxPower connections are made behind
the modules using [[W160|Type W160]] cables that have [[octal connector]]s.   
The power cables can be connected in a star topology (Type 160 in the center)
or can be daisy-chained using the loop-through connection on the back of each module.  


* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/160/tek%20160.pdf Tektronix 160-series Manual (PDF)]
Signal connections are made on the front, typically with banana plugs.
* [http://w140.com/3WP1.pdf 3WP1 CRT Datasheet (PDF)]


In a typical setup, the input signal is fed through a splitter to the Y-input of the
360 and the trigger input of the 161.  The 161 generates a trigger pulse that controls a 162,
which generates the horizontal ramp for the sweep.  This ramp signal is sent to the 360 horizontal input. 
The signals on the front panel of the 160-series modules are all single-ended.
According to the May 1952 issue of Tek Talk (page 6),
the 160 Series entered limited production in April of 1952.
{{BeginSpecs}}
{{SpecGroup|Type 160 Power Supply}}
{{Spec | +300 V output | DC, unregulated, 170 mA max}}
{{Spec | +225 V output | DC, regulated, 125 mA max }}
{{Spec | +150 V output | DC, regulated, 5 mA max }}
{{Spec | −170 V output | DC, regulated, 125 mA max}}
{{Spec |  6.3 V output | AC, unregulated, 10 A max }}
{{SpecGroup|Type 160A Power Supply}}
{{Spec | +300 V output | DC, unregulated, 250 mA max}}
{{Spec | +225 V output | DC, regulated, 175 mA max }}
{{Spec | +150 V output | DC, regulated, 15 mA max }}
{{Spec |  +70 V output | DC, unregulated ''max load?''}}
{{Spec | −170 V output | DC, regulated, 125 mA max}}
{{Spec |  6.3 V output | AC, unregulated, 20 A max }}
{{EndSpecs}}
==Manuals==
* [http://w140.com/tek_160.pdf Tektronix 160-series Manual (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_360_160_irb.pdf Tektronix 160-series Instrument Reference Book (PDF, OCR)]
==Internals==
The 160, 161, 162, and 163 use the ceramic strip and silver solder construction style that
is prevalent in other Tektronix equipment of the era, such as the 500-series scopes like the [[545]].
The Type 360 indicator unit contains the CRT HV power supply and the vertical amplifier
and is constructed using a single-sided printed circuit board.
The 360 has a phase splitter to generate the differential drive for the horizontal deflection plates.
The 360 uses a standard [[3WP|3WP series 3-inch CRT]]. 
The cathode voltage is −1850 V.  No post-deflection acceleration is used.
The 160 power supply was produced with serial numbers 101-619. 
For serial numbers 620 and up, it is slightly different and is called the 160A. 
The 160 and 160A both use a [[5V4]] rectifier tube for the negative voltage
and two 5V4 tubes in parallel for the positive voltage. 
Both use [[5651]] 87-volt reference tubes. 
The 160 and 160A differ in their output regulator circuits. 
The 160 uses a [[6AS7]] dual-triode tube, one half to regulate the +225 V output
and the other half to regulate the −170 V output.  The 160A uses both halves of a
[[6080]] dual-triode in parallel to regulate the +225 V output,
and two parallel [[12B4]] triodes to regulate the −170 V output.
==Pictures ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Tek 160 dn1.jpg|photo courtesy of Dave Nicol
Tek 160 dn1.jpg|photo courtesy of Dave Nicol
Image:Tek 160 dn2.jpg|photo courtesy of Dave Nicol
Tek 160 dn2.jpg|photo courtesy of Dave Nicol
Image:Tek 160 schem.png|160 schematic
Tek 160 schem.png|160 schematic
Image:Tek 160a schem.png|160A schematic
Tek 160a schem.png|160A schematic
Tek 160a 360 161 162 trace.jpg|160 system in operation.
Rack of 160-series modules.jpg
Tek 160 system 1.jpg
Tek 160 system 2.jpg
Tek 160 system 3.jpg
Tek 160 system 4.jpg
Tek 160 system 5.jpg
Tek 160 system 6.jpg
Tek 160 system 7.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Category:Introduced in 1952]]
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Revision as of 09:29, 4 May 2020

The Tektronix 160 series is a modular oscilloscope made from the mid-1950s (schematics drawn in 1953) to the late 1960s (in 1969 catalog).

A 160 series system typically includes a Type 160 power supply, a Type 360 indicator unit, and one or more of the 161, 162, and 163 trigger and sweep modules. There is also a single-unit power supply, the 126.

Each module is the size of a small shoe box. Power connections are made behind the modules using Type W160 cables that have octal connectors. The power cables can be connected in a star topology (Type 160 in the center) or can be daisy-chained using the loop-through connection on the back of each module.

Signal connections are made on the front, typically with banana plugs.

In a typical setup, the input signal is fed through a splitter to the Y-input of the 360 and the trigger input of the 161. The 161 generates a trigger pulse that controls a 162, which generates the horizontal ramp for the sweep. This ramp signal is sent to the 360 horizontal input.

The signals on the front panel of the 160-series modules are all single-ended.

According to the May 1952 issue of Tek Talk (page 6), the 160 Series entered limited production in April of 1952.


Key Specifications

     — Type 160 Power Supply
+300 V output DC, unregulated, 170 mA max
+225 V output DC, regulated, 125 mA max
+150 V output DC, regulated, 5 mA max
−170 V output DC, regulated, 125 mA max
6.3 V output AC, unregulated, 10 A max
     — Type 160A Power Supply
+300 V output DC, unregulated, 250 mA max
+225 V output DC, regulated, 175 mA max
+150 V output DC, regulated, 15 mA max
+70 V output DC, unregulated max load?
−170 V output DC, regulated, 125 mA max
6.3 V output AC, unregulated, 20 A max

Manuals

Internals

The 160, 161, 162, and 163 use the ceramic strip and silver solder construction style that is prevalent in other Tektronix equipment of the era, such as the 500-series scopes like the 545.

The Type 360 indicator unit contains the CRT HV power supply and the vertical amplifier and is constructed using a single-sided printed circuit board.

The 360 has a phase splitter to generate the differential drive for the horizontal deflection plates. The 360 uses a standard 3WP series 3-inch CRT. The cathode voltage is −1850 V. No post-deflection acceleration is used.

The 160 power supply was produced with serial numbers 101-619. For serial numbers 620 and up, it is slightly different and is called the 160A.

The 160 and 160A both use a 5V4 rectifier tube for the negative voltage and two 5V4 tubes in parallel for the positive voltage.

Both use 5651 87-volt reference tubes.

The 160 and 160A differ in their output regulator circuits. The 160 uses a 6AS7 dual-triode tube, one half to regulate the +225 V output and the other half to regulate the −170 V output. The 160A uses both halves of a 6080 dual-triode in parallel to regulate the +225 V output, and two parallel 12B4 triodes to regulate the −170 V output.

Pictures