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5000-series mainframes consist of an acquisition unit (the [[5103]] or [[5403]]) containing | 5000-series mainframes consist of an acquisition unit (the [[5103]] or [[5403]]) containing | ||
the plug-in compartments and low-voltage power supply and a display unit (e.g., the | the plug-in compartments and low-voltage power supply and a display unit (e.g., the | ||
[[D10]], [[D11]], [[D12]], [[D13]], etc.). The idea was that the display unit could be sold | [[D10]], [[5111 | D11]], [[5112 | D12]], [[D13]], etc.). The idea was that the display unit could be sold | ||
separately for custom integrated uses by other manufacturers at a lower cost than | separately for custom integrated uses by other manufacturers at a lower cost than | ||
could be had by using one of the [[600-series monitors]], and at the same time provide | could be had by using one of the [[:Category:600_series_CRT_monitors|600-series monitors]], and at the same time provide | ||
a larger display screen area. Within the Tektronix product line, the D10 and D11 | a larger display screen area. Within the Tektronix product line, the D10 and D11 | ||
display units are used in constructing the [[577|577 semiconductor curve tracer]], one | display units are used in constructing the [[577|577 semiconductor curve tracer]], one | ||
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manual, you have all the operation and service information you need for that model. | manual, you have all the operation and service information you need for that model. | ||
It will be pointless and take a lot more time, energy and money to find separate | It will be pointless and take a lot more time, energy and money to find separate | ||
manuals for a | manuals for a 5103 and a D13 than it will be to find a 5113 manual. | ||
== Mainframe and Plug-In Numbering Convention == | == Mainframe and Plug-In Numbering Convention == | ||
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ever have the “N” designation even though they have no readout capability. | ever have the “N” designation even though they have no readout capability. | ||
All 7000-series products without readout capability have this designation on | All 7000-series products without readout capability have this designation on | ||
everything: [[7403N]], [[7603N]], [[7A18N], [[7B53AN]], etc. It is not known why the 5110, for | everything: [[7403N]], [[7603N]], [[7A18N]], [[7B53AN]], etc. It is not known why the 5110, for | ||
instance, is not the 5110N. One must suppose that it's simply because ''none'' of the | instance, is not the 5110N. One must suppose that it's simply because ''none'' of the | ||
mainframes ever have or can have readout capability. But this doesn't explain why | mainframes ever have or can have readout capability. But this doesn't explain why | ||
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Some may think that this low bandwidth makes the 5100-series worthless. In | Some may think that this low bandwidth makes the 5100-series worthless. In | ||
reality, there are five things that make the 5100-series attractive: | reality, there are five things that make the 5100-series attractive: | ||
# Those who work in the low-frequency arena of | # Those who work in the low-frequency arena of audio sound systems, LF and VLF radio, mechanical transducers, hearing aids, etc. will find the lack of HF noise in the 5100-series to be a blessing; | ||
audio sound systems, LF and VLF radio, mechanical transducers, hearing aids, etc. | # The plug-in versatility of the 5100-series can be matched only by that of the 7000-series, and then at a far higher price in cost and complexity; | ||
will find the lack of HF noise in the 5100-series to be a blessing; | |||
# The plug-in versatility of the 5100-series can be matched only by that of the 7000-series, and | |||
then at a far higher price in cost and complexity; | |||
# A large display screen, internal graticule and fine, sharp trace; | # A large display screen, internal graticule and fine, sharp trace; | ||
# Simple and easy troubleshooting and repair, usually involving no custom, complex and hard-to-find | # Simple and easy troubleshooting and repair, usually involving no custom, complex and hard-to-find [[:Category:Tektronix-made integrated circuits|Tektronix-made custom ICs]]; | ||
[[:Category:Tektronix-made integrated circuits|Tektronix-made custom ICs]]; | # Three nice plug-ins, the [[5CT1N]] semiconductor curve tracer, the [[5L4N]] audio spectrum analyzer and the [[5S14N]] sampling system give the 5100-series power that you can't find in any of Tek's portable scopes. The [[5S14]] increases the effective bandwidth of the system to around 1 GHz. | ||
analyzer and the [[5S14N]] sampling system give the 5100-series power that you can't | |||
find in any of Tek's portable scopes. The [[5S14]] increases the effective bandwidth | |||
of the system to around 1 GHz. | |||
== Some Interesting Notes == | == Some Interesting Notes == | ||
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preamplifier that originally sold for $25 in 1971! Ten years later, the price had | preamplifier that originally sold for $25 in 1971! Ten years later, the price had | ||
risen to $160. | risen to $160. | ||
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