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{{Oscilloscope Sidebar |
{{Oscilloscope Sidebar
title=Tektronix 515|
|manufacturer=Tektronix
summary=15 MHz Tube scope |
|series=
image=515a trace.jpg |
|model=515
caption=Tektronix 515 front |
|summary=15 MHz Tube scope
introduced=1955 |
|image=515a trace.jpg
discontinued=(?) |
|caption=Tektronix 515 front
manuals=
|introduced=1955
* [http://w140.com/mmm/tek-515.pdf Tektronix 515 Manual (PDF)]
|discontinued=(?)
* [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_515a_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix 515A Factory Calibration Procedure, May 1960 (PDF)]
|manuals=
* [[Media:tek_515a_fcp.pdf|Tektronix 515A Factory Calibration Procedure, May 1960 (PDF, OCR)]]
* [[Media:070-247.pdf|Tektronix 515 Manual]] (OCR)<br /><small>Alternate: [[Media:TekInstructionManual_515_515A_P31.tif|515/515A (P31)]] (29M TIF) </small>
* [[Media:Tek 515a fcp dec 1968.pdf | Tektronix 515A Factory Calibration Procedure, December 1968 (PDF, needs OCR)]]
* 515A Factory Calibration Procedure: [[Media:tek_515a_fcp.pdf|May 1960]] (OCR) / [[Media:Tek 515a fcp dec 1968.pdf | December 1968]]
* [[Media:Tek 515a mod 760a.pdf|Tektronix 515A Mod 760A]]
* [[Media:Tek 515a mod 760a.pdf|Tektronix 515A Mod 760A]]
 
* [[Media:Tek 515a mod 760c.pdf|Tektronix 515A Mod 760C]]
* [[Media:Tek 515 mod760 eng docs.pdf|Tektronix 515A Mod 760 Engineering Docs]]
* [[Media:Tek 515a mod 101k.pdf|Tektronix 515A Mod 101K]]
* [[Media:040-140.pdf|Tektronix 515 Mod K515-DC1 (DC fan motor)]]
}}
}}
The '''Tektronix 515''' is a 15 MHz single-trace all-tube oscilloscope [[introduced in 1955]].   
The '''Tektronix 515''' is a 15 MHz single-trace all-tube oscilloscope [[introduced in 1955]].   
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==Internals==
==Internals==
The HV power supply uses three [[5642]] rectifiers to produce +2325 V for the CRT anode
The HV power supply uses three [[5642]] rectifiers to produce +2,325 V for the CRT anode and −1,675 V for the CRT cathode.   
and -1675 V for the CRT cathode.  The LV power supply is linear, using a [[6080]] tube as
The LV power supply is linear, using a [[6080]] tube as the pass tube of the series regulator for +300 V and +100 V supply.   
the pass tube of the series regulator for +300 V and +100 V supply.  The -150 V supply is  
The −150 V supply is regulated by a [[6AU5]] tube.  The voltage reference for the −150 V supply is a [[5651]] tube.   
regulated by a [[6AU5]] tube.  The voltage reference for the -150 V supply is a [[5651]]
 
tube.  The 515 and 515A use [[selenium rectifiers]].  A kit was later made available
The 515 and 515A use [[selenium rectifiers]].  A kit was later made available for converting them to silicon rectifiers for improved reliability.   
for converting them to silicon rectifiers for improved reliability.   
Starting at serial number 4424, the 515A used the [[120-142]] power transformer, the same part that is used in the [[516]].
Starting at serial number 4424, the 515A used the [[120-142]] power transformer,
the same part that is used in the [[516]].


The vertical amplifier is fully differential, DC-coupled, and all tube.  The stages are as follows:
The vertical amplifier is fully differential, DC-coupled, and all tube.  The stages are as follows:
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==Components==
{{Parts|515}}
{{Parts|515A}}


[[Category:Monolithic tube scopes]]
[[Category:Monolithic tube scopes]]