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The Tektronix 581 is similar to the [[585]], but with simplified trigger and sweep circuitry.  
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title=Tektronix 581|
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caption=Tektronix 581 (early model) |
years=? — ?|
summary=100 MHz (85 MHz) oscilloscope|
manuals=
* [http://w140.com/tek_581_sn1273.pdf Tektronix 581 Manual (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/581a_by_matt.pdf Tektronix 581A Manual (PDF)]
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The '''Tektronix 581''' is similar to the [[585]], but with simplified trigger and sweep circuitry.  
Like all [[580-series_scopes|580-series scopes]], it uses [[580-series_plug-ins|580-series plug-ins]].
Like all [[580-series_scopes|580-series scopes]], it uses [[580-series_plug-ins|580-series plug-ins]].
It was [[introduced in 1959]].
It was [[introduced in 1959]].


The vertical signal path of the 581 is the same as that of the 585.   
The vertical signal path of the 581 is the same as that of the 585.  It uses the [[T581]] CRT.   
It uses the [[T581]] CRT.   
Type 581 scopes with serial numbers up to 510 use an all-tube trigger circuit.
Type 581 scopes with serial numbers up to 510 use an all-tube trigger cicrcuit.
 
Starting at serial number 511, the 581 uses [[tunnel diodes|tunnel diode]] triggering.
Starting at serial number 511, the 581 uses [[tunnel diodes|tunnel diode]] triggering.
   
   
A Type 581A was introduced later, and it is specified to have a bandwidth of 85MHz instead of 100MHz.
A Type 581A was introduced later, and it is specified to have a bandwidth of 85 MHz instead of 100 MHz.
The somewhat relaxed bandwidth specification improved CRT production yield which had been a problem when the scope  
The somewhat relaxed bandwidth specification improved CRT production yield which had been a problem when the scope  
was specified to 100MHz.
was specified to 100 MHz.


* [http://w140.com/tek_581_sn1273.pdf Tektronix 581 Manual (PDF)]
==Specifications==
* [http://w140.com/581a_by_matt.pdf Tektronix 581A Manual (PDF)]
[[Category:Specifications needed]] ''please add''


==Pictures==
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Image:581_old_1.JPG|early 581
Image:581_old_1.JPG|early 581
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File:Tek 581 vertical output amp.png|581 vertical output amp driving CRT
File:Tek 581 vertical output amp.png|581 vertical output amp driving CRT
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[[Category:580 series scopes]]

Revision as of 03:39, 27 June 2014

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100 MHz (85 MHz) oscilloscope
Tektronix 581 (early model)

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Manuals
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The Tektronix 581 is similar to the 585, but with simplified trigger and sweep circuitry. Like all 580-series scopes, it uses 580-series plug-ins. It was introduced in 1959.

The vertical signal path of the 581 is the same as that of the 585. It uses the T581 CRT. Type 581 scopes with serial numbers up to 510 use an all-tube trigger circuit.

Starting at serial number 511, the 581 uses tunnel diode triggering.

A Type 581A was introduced later, and it is specified to have a bandwidth of 85 MHz instead of 100 MHz. The somewhat relaxed bandwidth specification improved CRT production yield which had been a problem when the scope was specified to 100 MHz.

Specifications

please add

Pictures