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[[File:5440.jpg | thumb | 250px | right | Tektronix 5440, a later 5000-series model ]] | |||
The '''Tektronix 5000-series (5K)''' was introduced in 1971 as a series of lower-cost laboratory oscilloscopes with versatile plug-ins. They generally have larger display screens than the more expensive and higher performance [[7000-series scopes|7000-series]], but have very low bandwidth in comparison − 51xx mainframes are limited to 2 MHz, 54xx series offer 60 MHz. | |||
== The Basics of the 5000-Series == | == The Basics of the 5000-Series == | ||
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 | |||
[[D10]], [[5111 | D11]], [[5112 | D12]], [[D13]], etc). This design differs from most other Tek equipment of the era except the [[7704A]] from the 7000 series. | |||
The idea was that the display unit could be sold separately for custom integrated uses by other manufacturers at a lower cost than the [[:Category:600_series_CRT_monitors|600-series monitors]], and at the same time provide | |||
a larger display area. | |||
Within the Tektronix product line, the D10 and D11 display units (non-storage and bi-stable storage, respectively) are also used in constructing the [[577|577 semiconductor curve tracer]], | |||
===Nomenclature === | |||
Within the 5000-series, however, this design led to documentation problems as each oscilloscope | |||
ended up with two model numbers and two serial numbers. | |||
In 1977, Tek began to eliminate the serial number from the display unit for the scopes that | |||
were listed as “5103/D13” for example, using the serial number from the display unit for the complete oscilloscope. | |||
Along with this change, Tek began referring to the various models with the acquisition unit | |||
ended up with two model numbers and two serial numbers. In 1977, | |||
were listed as “5103/D13” for example | |||
number from the display unit | |||
prefix followed by the “D” number, such as [[5110]] for a 5103/D10, [[5113]] for a 5103/D13 | prefix followed by the “D” number, such as [[5110]] for a 5103/D10, [[5113]] for a 5103/D13 | ||
or [[5441]] for a 5403/D41. Thus, documentation became much simpler. | or [[5441]] for a 5403/D41. Thus, documentation became much simpler. | ||
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manuals for a 5103 and a D13 than it will be to find a 5113 manual. | manuals for a 5103 and a D13 than it will be to find a 5113 manual. | ||
== Mainframe | === Mainframe Numbering Convention === | ||
While the 7000-series has a certain convention for numbering the mainframes, the | While the 7000-series has a certain convention for numbering the mainframes, the | ||
5000-series has very little convention. The | 5000-series has very little convention. The '''51-''' and '''54-''' prefixes indicate the respective series. | ||
After that, there is no numbering convention - unlike the 7000s, all 5xxx mainframes have three compartments, which eliminates any special meaning that would be attributed to the last digit of the model number. | |||
convention | |||
special that would be attributed to the last digit of the model number. The 10, | The -10, -12, -13, -14, -15 and -16 suffixes have no special meaning at all. Some models are non-storage, | ||
12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 | some are bi-stable storage, some are dual-beam, some are both dual-beam and storage: | ||
are non-storage, some are bi-stable storage, some are dual-beam, some are both | |||
dual-beam and storage | |||
* [[5110]] Single beam, non-storage | * [[5110]] Single beam, non-storage | ||
* [[5111]] Single beam, split-screen bi-stable storage | * [[5111]] Single beam, split-screen bi-stable storage; [[5111A]] model has updated circuitry, 50 Div/µs writing rate | ||
* [[5112]] Dual beam, non-storage | * [[5112]] Dual beam, non-storage | ||
* [[5113]] Dual beam, split-screen bi-stable storage, 20 Div/µs writing rate | * [[5113]] Dual beam, split-screen bi-stable storage, 20 Div/µs writing rate | ||
* 5114 | * ''5114 Aha! Tektronix never made a 5114! Who knows why they skipped over it to the 5115?'' | ||
* [[5115]] Single beam, split-screen, bi-stable storage (>200 Div/µs writing rate) | * [[5115]] Single beam, split-screen, bi-stable storage (>200 Div/µs writing rate) | ||
* [[5116]] Single beam, tri-color display using | * [[5116]] Single beam, tri-color display using an LCD shutter | ||
* [[5223]] Single beam, digital storage | * [[5223]] Single beam, digital storage | ||
* [[5440]] Single beam, non-storage | * [[5440]] Single beam, non-storage | ||
* [[5441]] Single beam, variable-persistence storage | * [[5441]] Single beam, variable-persistence storage | ||
* [[5444]] | * [[5444]] Full dual beam (independent horizontal deflection systems using the [[5B44]] timebase) | ||
(Option 3 enhances the writing rates to 200 Div/µs on most 5100-series storage | (Option 3 enhances the writing rates to 200 Div/µs on most 5100-series storage | ||
mainframes.) | mainframes.) | ||
=== Plug-In Numbering Convention === | |||
5000-series plug-in numbering coincides more with that of the 7000-series. The | 5000-series plug-in numbering coincides more with that of the 7000-series. The | ||
first digit, a “5”, designates the plug-in as being for use in a 5000-series | first digit, a “5”, designates the plug-in as being for use in a 5000-series | ||
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== The Two Faces of 5K and Compatibility == | == The Two Faces of 5K and Compatibility == | ||
The 5000-series is divided into two | The 5000-series is divided into two product lines, the low-frequency | ||
5100-series and the high-frequency 5400-series. The 5100-series has a maximum | 5100-series and the high-frequency 5400-series. The 5100-series has a maximum | ||
mainframe bandwidth of 2 MHz and lower bandwidths may be inflicted with plug-ins | mainframe bandwidth of 2 MHz and lower bandwidths may be inflicted with plug-ins | ||
such as the [[5A22N]]. The 5400-series | such as the [[5A22N]]. The 5400-series has a maximum mainframe bandwidth of 60 MHz, | ||
again this figure is at the mercy of lower-bandwidth plug-ins. | again this figure is at the mercy of lower-bandwidth plug-ins. | ||
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this series. | this series. | ||
Four plug-ins of the 5000-series directly mirror “twins” in the 7000-series: the | |||
[[5CT1N]] ([[7CT1N]]) curve tracer, [[5A22N]] ([[7A22]]) differential amplifier, | |||
[[5A13N]] ([[7A13]]) differential comparator, and the [[5S14]] ([[7S14]]) sampler. | |||
Front panel layout and function of these “twins” are nearly identical, | |||
although the bandwidth of the 7A13 is significantly higher than its 5K counterpart. | |||
Note also that the 7000 plug-in interface is significantly different from the 5000 series, | |||
so the plug-ins are not identical but may use common parts together with adapters, | |||
like in the 7S14 that [[Media:Tek-7s14-right.jpg|contains the full 5S14 board]]. | |||
===Nomenclature === | |||
“N” at the end of any Tektronix model number indicates a unit that ''does not'' have | “N” at the end of any Tektronix model number indicates a unit that ''does not'' have | ||
on-screen readout capability. All of the low-bandwidth plug-ins carry that designation, | on-screen readout capability. All of the low-bandwidth plug-ins carry that designation, | ||
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option for use in the 5400-series mainframes. | option for use in the 5400-series mainframes. | ||
===Compatibility === | |||
5100-series plug-ins may be used in | 5100-series plug-ins may be used in | ||
''any'' (5100- or 5400-series) mainframe in the 5K series. They will severely limit | ''any'' (5100- or 5400-series) mainframe in the 5K series. They will severely limit | ||
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At this point, one may be curious and wonder why the 5400-series plug-ins cannot be | At this point, one may be curious and wonder why the 5400-series plug-ins cannot be | ||
used in the 5100-series mainframes. A close look at the interface connector on | used in the 5100-series mainframes. A close look at the [[5000 Series plug-in interface|interface connector on | ||
both series will show that the 5400-series has two extra power supply voltages, | both series]] will show that the 5400-series has two extra power supply voltages, | ||
±15 V on interface connector pins 6A and 6B. 5400-series plug-ins will not find those | ±15 V on interface connector pins 6A and 6B. 5400-series plug-ins will not find those | ||
two supply voltages in a 5100-series mainframe, so they will not operate correctly. | two supply voltages in a 5100-series mainframe, so they will not operate correctly. | ||
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The mechanical aspects of the TM500 line of modular instrumentation and those of | The mechanical aspects of the TM500 line of modular instrumentation and those of | ||
the 5000-series are identical except for the interface connector keying. | the 5000-series are identical except for the interface connector keying, however, | ||
been an instance of a TM500 frequency counter installed in a 5000-series mainframe | '''TM500 instruments and 5000-series instruments are electrically totally incompatible with each other, and any attempt to operate one type of plug-in in the other type of mainframe may result in the destruction of the plug-in, mainframe or both.''' | ||
(There has been an instance of a TM500 frequency counter installed in a 5000-series mainframe | |||
with the LED display bright and presumably active, as the photo illustrated for | with the LED display bright and presumably active, as the photo illustrated for | ||
some items being sold on an on-line auction | some items being sold on an on-line auction, but it appears likely that this image | ||
was | was “photoshopped” by the unscrupulous seller.) | ||
In the 5000-series, all power supply voltages are developed | In the 5000-series, all power supply voltages are developed by the mainframe and | ||
by the mainframe and supplied to the plug-ins as regulated voltages | supplied to the plug-ins as regulated DC voltages of +5 V, ±15 V (5400-series) and ±30 V. | ||
(5400-series) and ±30 V. There are no power supply circuits other than supply | There are no power supply circuits other than supply decoupling and small zener regulators in the plug-ins. | ||
decoupling and small zener regulators in the plug-ins. | |||
On the other hand, the TM500-series power modules (the “mainframes”) supply AC and | On the other hand, the TM500-series power modules (the “mainframes”) supply AC and | ||
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are not supplied on similar interface connector pins as the 5000-series. All of | are not supplied on similar interface connector pins as the 5000-series. All of | ||
the power supply regulation control circuitry is inside the individual plug-in for | the power supply regulation control circuitry is inside the individual plug-in for | ||
customized voltages, since each plug-in instrument | customized voltages, since each plug-in instrument is a radical design departure | ||
from the other instruments. The power module also contains one NPN and one PNP | from the other instruments. The power module also contains one NPN and one PNP | ||
power transistor for each compartment for use by the instrument installed as a | power transistor for each compartment for use by the instrument installed as a | ||
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a 5A22N and selectively limit the upper frequency cutoff. | a 5A22N and selectively limit the upper frequency cutoff. | ||
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. | ||
reality, there are five things that make the 5100-series attractive: | In reality, there are five things that make the 5100-series attractive: | ||
# 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; | # 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; | ||
# 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; | # 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 [[:Category:Tektronix-made integrated circuits|Tektronix-made custom ICs]]; | # Simple and easy troubleshooting and repair, usually involving no custom, complex and hard-to-find [[: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 [[ | # 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 [[5S14N]] increases the effective bandwidth of the system to around 1 GHz. | ||
== Some Interesting Notes == | == Some Interesting Notes == |