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* [http://w140.com/tm503.pdf Tektronix TM503 Manual (PDF)]
{{TM500 mainframe|
* [http://w140.com/smb/TM5X_RIB_FREE.pdf Tektronix TM500-Series Interface Manual (OCR, PDF)]
mfg=Tektronix|
type=TM503|
function=three-bay mainframe|
image=Tek pg501 sc502.jpg|
introduced=1972|
discontinued=(?)|
manuals=
* [[Media:070-1305-00.pdf|TM503 Instruction Manual 070-1305-00]]
* [http://w140.com/tm503.pdf TM503 Technical Manual] (US Army)
}}
 
All bays are low-power. It has a swivelling carrying handle.
 
The '''TM503B''' also allows the power supply/backplane part to be removed from the case so that modules to be repaired on the bench without using extenders (see link below).  It also has openings for the [[TM5000]] GPIB feature, but not the connectors nor the power good signal for TM5000 plugins.
 
==Option 2==
Option 2 adds internal pin headers for each slot as well as rear 50-pin and BNC connectors, allowing for custom wiring to, from and between plugins.
 
On the standard TM503, cutouts for three BNC sockets have been made in the rear frame, meaning that the user only needs to drill holes in the rear cover plate to install the sockets.
 
==Option 7==
Option 7 adds barrier keys (214-1593-02) and connections on the rear interface to allow connections between the [[DC502]]-option7 to either a [[TR502]] or a [[SW503]] such that the center or marker frequency of a sweep can be read of the DC502.
 
{{MissingSpecs}}
 
==Gerbers==
* [[Media:TM503_PCB's.zip|TM503 replacement PCB's]] (ZIP) (See TM503 Repair link below)
 
==Links==
* [http://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_500/TM503B/TM503B.html TM503B @ amplifier.cd]
* [https://paulcarbone.com/blog/tektronix-tm-503-repair/ TM503 repair @ paulcarbone.com]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkNRUI_QtWo Tektronix TM503 Mainframe Repair] by NFM @ YouTube (replacement PCBs)
* [https://www.electronicdesign.com/technologies/test-measurement/article/21137778/the-tektronix-function-generator-teardown The Tektronix Function Generator Teardown] - Paul Rako @ electronicdesign.com
 
==Pictures==
<gallery>
TM503_open1.jpg      | TM503 inside
TM503_backplane.jpg  | TM503 backplane
TM503_PSU1.jpg      | TM503 PSU
TM503_PSU2.jpg
Tek_tm503b_front_plugins.jpg  | TM503B Front view with plugins
Tek_tm503b_front_plugins02.jpg | TM503B Front view with [[PG502]], [[SG504]] and [[RO510]] plugins
Tek_tm503b_front_noplugins.jpg | TM503B Front view without plugins
Tek_tm503b_label.jpg          | TM503B internal view
Tek_tm503b_side_view.jpg      | TM503B side view
Tek_tm503b_rear_view.jpg      | TM503B rear view
Tek_tm503b_top_view.jpg        | TM503B top view
Tek_tm503b_bottom.jpg          | TM503B bottom view
Tek_tm503b_pwrspl_front.jpg    | TM503B power supply front view
Tek_tm503b_pwr_supply.jpg      | TM503B power supply top view
Tek_tm503b_pwr_supply_rear.jpg | TM503B power supply rear view
Tek_tm503b_extender01.jpg      | Using a TM503B for repairing plugins
Tek_tm503b_extender02.jpg      | Using a TM503B for repairing plugins
</gallery>
====Schematics====
<gallery>
TM503-schematic.png | TM503 schematic
TM503-block.jpg | Block diagram
TM503-interface.jpg | Interface connectors
</gallery>

Revision as of 05:15, 8 October 2022

Tektronix TM503
three-bay mainframe
Tektronix TM503

Produced from 1972 to (?)

Manuals
(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix TM503 is a three-bay mainframe for the TM500 system.

All bays are low-power. It has a swivelling carrying handle.

The TM503B also allows the power supply/backplane part to be removed from the case so that modules to be repaired on the bench without using extenders (see link below). It also has openings for the TM5000 GPIB feature, but not the connectors nor the power good signal for TM5000 plugins.

Option 2

Option 2 adds internal pin headers for each slot as well as rear 50-pin and BNC connectors, allowing for custom wiring to, from and between plugins.

On the standard TM503, cutouts for three BNC sockets have been made in the rear frame, meaning that the user only needs to drill holes in the rear cover plate to install the sockets.

Option 7

Option 7 adds barrier keys (214-1593-02) and connections on the rear interface to allow connections between the DC502-option7 to either a TR502 or a SW503 such that the center or marker frequency of a sweep can be read of the DC502.

Key Specifications

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Gerbers

Links

Pictures

Schematics