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* [[Media:070-1986-00.pdf|Tektronix 7B50A Manual]] | * [[Media:070-1986-00.pdf|Tektronix 7B50A Manual]] | ||
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The '''Tektronix 7B50''' is a timebase plug-in for [[7000-series scopes]], particularly the 7500 series. | The '''Tektronix 7B50''' is a timebase plug-in for [[7000-series scopes]], particularly the 7500 series, [[introduced in 1969]]. | ||
It is specified for triggering up to 100 MHz. Triggering uses [[tunnel diodes]]. | It is specified for triggering up to 100 MHz. Triggering uses [[tunnel diodes]]. | ||
The sweep is fully discrete, no ICs. | The sweep is fully discrete, no ICs. | ||
There is also a 7B50A. | There is also a 7B50A, introduced in 1976. | ||
[https://vintagetek.org/years-at-tektronix-hofer/ According to Bruce Hofer], | [https://vintagetek.org/years-at-tektronix-hofer/ According to Bruce Hofer], | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
The 7B50A was nothing more than a [[7B80]] with its fastest calibrated sweep rate limited to 5 nS/div via a modified cam-switch that locked out the 2 fastest settings. | The 7B50A was nothing more than a [[7B80]] with its fastest calibrated sweep rate limited to 5 nS/div via a modified cam-switch that locked out the 2 fastest settings. | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
In the 7B50A, like in the 7B80, X-Y mode was an option (02). | |||
The task of designing the 7B50 was inherited and completed by [[Murlan Kaufman]]. | The task of designing the 7B50 was inherited and completed by [[Murlan Kaufman]]. | ||