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Revision as of 02:04, 29 September 2023

Tektronix 3L5
1 MHz Spectrum Analyzer
Tektronix 3L5 Spectrum Analyzer

Compatible with 560-series scopes

Produced from 1967 to (?) manuals=

Manuals

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(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix 3L5 is a 50 Hz - 1 MHz spectrum analyzer plug-in for 560-series scopes. It is very similar to the 1L5.

In conjunction with the 015-0107-00 Swept Frequency Converter (tracking generator), the 3L5 can also be used to make scalar frequency response measurements.

A video filter switch was added to the later SNs (1971 Catalog). The 3L5 is based on the swept-frontend design, where the first local Oscillator is swept for the spectrum scan. It is a full semiconductor design except for the final output amplifier, which uses a 8416 vacuum tube.

75 Ω Version

There is also a 75 Ω version of the 3L5. Its input is on the rear, via a coaxial connector. A lever on the front panel switches between two frequency ranges:

  • 10 kHz - 1 MHz
  • 18.010 MHz - 19 MHz

Timebase Support

3L5 requires a timebase plug-in in the horizontal compartment to operate.

Timebase plug-in units with serial numbers listed below require modification 040-0413-00 to provide the sweep signal to the 3L5 (To pin 18 of the plug-in connector).

Time Base SN#
2B67 <15180
3B1 <4040
3B3 <4270
3B4 <740

Key Specifications

Center Frequency 50 Hz to 990 kHz
Dispersion 10 Hz to 100 kHz
Input Impedance 1 MΩ // 30 pF
Input Voltage Max. 300 V (DC + peak AC)
Vertical Resolution Video - 100 mV/div to 100 V/div, LIN - 1 mV to 2 VRMS
Internal Cal Signal 5 kHz ±1%
First LO Out ≥1 MHz (Sweep), ≥1 Vp-p into ≥1 kΩ
Recorder Out 5 mV to 15 mV into 600 Ω
Weight 2.7 kg / 6 lbs

Pictures

1 MΩ version

75 Ω version

Components

Some Parts Used in the 3L5

Part Part Number(s) Class Description Used in
8416 154-0413-00 157-0116-00 Vacuum Tube (Dual Triode) dual triode 1S1 2A61 3A8 3L5 W