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{{TM500 | mfg=Tektronix | type=RG501| function=ramp generator | class=function generator | image=rg501.jpg | introduced= | {{TM500 | mfg=Tektronix | type=RG501| function=ramp generator | class=function generator | image=rg501.jpg | introduced=1972 | discontinued=1982 | ||
designers= |manuals= | |designers=Rashmi Pace | ||
* [ | |manuals= | ||
* [ | * [[Media:070-1352-00.pdf|Tektronix RG501 Manual 070-1352-00]] (early) | ||
* [[Media:070-1352-01.pdf|Tektronix RG501 Manual 070-1352-01]] (late) | |||
}} | }} | ||
It produces a linear ramp signal adjustable up to 10 V amplitude, positive or negative, with a duration from 10 μs to 10 s (equivalent to 1 μs/Div to 1 s/Div | It produces a linear ramp signal adjustable up to 10 V amplitude, positive or negative, with a duration from 10 μs to 10 s (equivalent to 1 μs/Div to 1 s/Div | ||
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{{Spec | Gate output | 3 V, 160 Ω source impedance }} | {{Spec | Gate output | 3 V, 160 Ω source impedance }} | ||
{{EndSpecs}} | {{EndSpecs}} | ||
==Links== | |||
* [http://www.barrytech.com/tektronix/tektm500/tekrg501.html RG501 @ barrytech.com] | |||
{{Documents|Link=RG501}} | |||
==Rear Interface== | |||
<small> | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Connector Pin | |||
! Signal | |||
|- | |||
| 28A || Ramp output (common on 27A) | |||
|- | |||
| 25A || Gate output (common on 26A) | |||
|- | |||
| 24B || Internal trigger input (common on 25B) | |||
|- | |||
| 22B || Auxiliary ground | |||
|} | |||
</small> | |||
==Internals== | ==Internals== | ||
The RG501 uses Tek custom ICs [[155-0056-00]] (sweep control) and [[155-0042-03]] (Miller integrator). | The RG501 uses Tek custom ICs [[155-0056-00]] (sweep control) and [[155-0042-03]] (Miller integrator). | ||
== | ==Service Notes== | ||
If Line Trigger is OK but the power supplies load down in other trigger modes, suspect Q15 is installed incorrectly because of different case styles. | |||
==Prices== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
! Year | |||
! 1975 | |||
|- | |||
! Catalog Price | |||
| align="right" | $175 | |||
|- | |||
! In 2023 Dollars | |||
| align="right" | $1,000 | |||
|} | |||
==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
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Tek rg501 2.jpg | Tek rg501 2.jpg | ||
Tek rg501 3.jpg | Tek rg501 3.jpg | ||
RG501 Top.jpg | |||
RG501 Bottom.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{ | ==Components== | ||
{{Parts|RG501}} | |||