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The Tektronix 316 is a 10MHz three-inch scope [[introduced in 1959]], similar to the [[317]].   
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title=Tektronix 316 |
summary=10 MHz 3" tube scope |
image=Tek 316 front.jpg|
caption=Tek 310 |
introduced=1959 |
discontinued =(?) |
manuals=
*[http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/316/ Tektronix 316 manual]
*[http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_316_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix 316 factory calibration procedure]
}}
The '''Tektronix 316''' is a 10 MHz three-inch scope [[introduced in 1959]], similar to the [[317]].   
 
The main difference is that the 317 has more CRT  
The main difference is that the 317 has more CRT  
accelerating voltage (9 kV versus 1.8 kV) for a brighter, sharp display.   
accelerating voltage (9 kV versus 1.8 kV) for a brighter, sharp display.   
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Early 316 units had [[selenium rectifiers]].  A modification kit, #040-216,
Early 316 units had [[selenium rectifiers]].  A modification kit, #040-216,
was made available to replace them with silicon diodes.
was made available to replace them with silicon diodes.
[http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/316/ Tektronix 316 manual]
[http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_316_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix 316 factory calibration procedure]


== 316-S1 ==
== 316-S1 ==
The regular Type 316 scope runs on 50Hz to 60Hz power and has and AC fan motor.
The regular Type 316 scope runs on 50 Hz to 60 Hz power and has and AC fan motor.
The 316-S1 runs on 50Hz to 800Hz power and has a DC fan motor.
The 316-S1 runs on 50 Hz to 800 Hz power and has a DC fan motor.
A kit was available to convert a 316 to a 316-S1 in the field.  From the 1958 catalog:
A kit was available to convert a 316 to a 316-S1 in the field.  From the 1958 catalog:
"Fan Motor Kit — For converting Type 316 for use on 50  
:''Fan Motor Kit — For converting Type 316 for use on 50 to 800 cycle line frequency (Type 316-S1). Contains brackets, rectifier, and fan motor.  040-141 Fan Motor Kit $40.00''
to 800 cycle line frequency (Type 316-S1). Contains  
brackets, rectifier, and fan motor.  040-141 Fan Motor Kit $40.00"


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