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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).

Freel Telewski was Program Manager for the TR502 projcct. Assisting in electrical designe were Glenn Batenman, Michael McMahon, David Morton, and Phillip Snow. The mechanical design team included Carlos Beeck, Jack McCabe, and Leighton Whitsett.

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

Documents Referencing TR502

Document Class Title Authors Year Links
Tekscope 1975 V7 N5.pdf Article A High-stability 100 KHz to 1.8 GHz Tracking Generator Fred Telewski 1975
070-2088-01.pdf Book TM500 Series Rear Interface Data Book 1976
AX-3535.pdf Application Note Crystal Device Measurements Using the Spectrum Analyzer Morris Engelson 1977
070-2088-04.pdf Book TM500 Series Rear Interface Data Book 1985

Prices

Year 1976 1980 1988
Catalog price $4,500 $5,220 $7,080
In 2023 Dollars $24,300 $19,500 $18,400

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

Pictures

Components

Some Parts Used in the TR502

Part Part Number(s) Class Description Used in
155-0133-00 155-0133-00 Hybrid integrated circuit TR502