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 The '''Tektronix 175''', [[introduced in 1961]], is an external unit that extends the current
 capability of the [[575|575 curve tracer]].
-The 175 uses the standard circuit topology for the collector supply: a variac followed by a multitap
+The 175 uses the standard circuit topology for the collector supply: a variac followed by a multi-tap
 isolation transformer, followed by full-wave rectifiers.
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 panel switch.
-The Tektronix 175 requires a 575.  The 575 provides +300 V, +100 V, and -150 V to the 175,
+The Tektronix 175 requires a 575 to work, which provides +300 V, +100 V, and -150 V to power
-which power the step generator circuit in the 175.
+the step generator circuit in the 175. The cable that connects the 175 to the 575 uses
-The cable that connects the 175 to the 575 uses [[Amphenol 165-15]] and 165-15 connectors.
+[[Amphenol 165-15 connector|Amphenol 165-14 and 165-15 connectors]].
 The front panel of the 175 has Superior Electric [[Supercon connector]]s for the high-current measurements.
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 The 175 is 12"x13"x24" and weighs 38 kg (84 pounds).
-Most of the weight of the 175 is due to the large transformer it has for the collector supply.
+Most of the weight of the 175 is due to the large transformer for the collector supply.
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