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* [[Media:070-1735-00.pdf|Tektronix TR502 Manual]] (PDF, OCR)
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The TR502 is intended to work with the [[7L13]] and [[7L14]] spectrum analyzer plugins from the 7000 series.  It also works with a [[7L12]].
The TR502 is intended to work with the [[7L13]] and [[7L14]] spectrum analyzer plugins from the 7000 series.  It also works with a [[7L12]].
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{{BeginSpecs}}
{{BeginSpecs}}
{{Spec | Frequency range      | 100 kHz to 1.8 GHz }}
{{Spec | Frequency range      | 100 kHz to 1.8 GHz }}
{{Spec | Maximum output level     | 0 dBm ±0.5 dB }}
{{Spec | Maximum output level | 0 dBm ±0.5 dB }}
{{Spec | Level range          | 0 to -59 dBm }}  
{{Spec | Level range          | 0 to –59 dBm }}  
{{Spec | Level flatness   | ±0.65 dB}}
{{Spec | Level flatness       | ±0.65 dB}}
{{EndSpecs}}
{{EndSpecs}}


==Compatible Counters==
==Compatible Counters==
The TR502 provides an auxiliary RF output to be used with counters. For accurate measurement of the marker frequency while sweeping the counter needs to be gated from the TR502 and 7L13. Compatible counters are the [[DC508]] Option 7 or a [[DP501]] prescaler combined with a [[DC509]], [[DC5009]], [[DC510]], or [[DC5010]]. For the elaborate interconnects required see the figure below.
The TR502 provides an auxiliary RF output to be used with counters. For accurate measurement of the marker frequency while sweeping, the counter needs to be gated from the TR502 and [[7L13]]. Compatible counters are the [[DC508]] Option 7 or a [[DP501]] prescaler combined with a [[DC509]], [[DC5009]], [[DC510]], or [[DC5010]]. For the elaborate interconnects required see the figure below.


==Links==
==Links==

Revision as of 10:07, 20 March 2023

Tektronix TR502
1.8 GHz tracking generator
Tektronix TR502

Produced from 1976 to 1988

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

The Tektronix TR502 is a 1.8 GHz tracking generator plug-in for the TM500 system.

The TR502 is intended to work with the 7L13 and 7L14 spectrum analyzer plugins from the 7000 series. It also works with a 7L12.

The TR501 and TR502 are essentially the same instrument with the exception of the output attenuators and logic interface in the TR502, which adds dot marker support for the 7L13 via the TRACK GEN LOGIC connector. A 012-0648-00 cable with 6-pin LEMO Connectors is required for this functionality. The TR503 is similar but has different oscillator and intermediate frequencies (see link).

Key Specifications

Frequency range 100 kHz to 1.8 GHz
Maximum output level 0 dBm ±0.5 dB
Level range 0 to –59 dBm
Level flatness ±0.65 dB

Compatible Counters

The TR502 provides an auxiliary RF output to be used with counters. For accurate measurement of the marker frequency while sweeping, the counter needs to be gated from the TR502 and 7L13. Compatible counters are the DC508 Option 7 or a DP501 prescaler combined with a DC509, DC5009, DC510, or DC5010. For the elaborate interconnects required see the figure below.

Links

Prices

Year 1976 1980 1988
Catalog price $4,500 $5,220 $7,080
In 2022 Dollars $22,400 $18,000 $17,000

According to an internal memo, in 1979 annual sales were estimated at 42 units.

Pictures