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{{TM500 | mfg=Tektronix | type=TR503 | function=tracking generator | class=RF generator | image=Tek tr503 1.jpg | introduced=1981 | discontinued=1995 | | {{TM500 | mfg=Tektronix | type=TR503 | function=tracking generator | class=RF generator | image=Tek tr503 1.jpg | introduced=1981 | discontinued=1995 | | ||
designers= |manuals= | |designers=Fred Telewski;Glenn Bateman;Michael McMahon;David Morton;Phillip Snow;Carlos Beeck;Jack McCabe;Leighton Whitsett; | ||
* [[Media:070-3526-00.pdf|Tektronix TR503 Manual]] | |manuals= | ||
* [[Media:070-3526-00.pdf|Tektronix TR503 Manual]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
It is intended to be used in conjunction with the [[49X_Series_Comparison|49X-series, | It is intended to be used in conjunction with the [[49X_Series_Comparison|49X-series, 275X-series, and 279X-series spectrum analyzers]]. | ||
The TR503 is similar to the [[TR502]] except for the different oscillator and intermediate frequencies (see link). | The TR503 is similar to the [[TR502]] except for the different oscillator and intermediate frequencies (see link). | ||
{{BeginSpecs}} | |||
{{Spec | Frequency range | 100 kHz to 1.8 GHz }} | |||
{{Spec | Maximum output level | 0 dBm ±0.5 dB }} | |||
{{Spec | Level range | 0 to –59 dBm }} | |||
{{Spec | Level flatness | ±0.75 dB}} | |||
{{EndSpecs}} | |||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://www.ke5fx.com/tr503.html Tektronix TR 503-Compatible Tracking Generator @ KE5FX] | * [http://www.ke5fx.com/tr503.html Tektronix TR 503-Compatible Tracking Generator @ KE5FX] | ||
* [http://www.ko4bb.com/doku2015/doku.php?id=test_equipment:tracking_generator_-_convert_tr-502_to_tr-503_configuration Converting a TR502 to a TR503 configuration] | * [http://www.ko4bb.com/doku2015/doku.php?id=test_equipment:tracking_generator_-_convert_tr-502_to_tr-503_configuration Converting a TR502 to a TR503 configuration] | ||
{{Documents|Link=TR503}} | |||
== | ==Prices== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Year | |||
! 1981 | |||
! 1988 | |||
! 1993 | |||
|- | |||
! Catalog price | |||
| align="right" | $6,300 | |||
| align="right" | $7,080 | |||
| align="right" | $7,080 | |||
|- | |||
! In 2022 Dollars | |||
| align="right" | $19,700 | |||
| align="right" | $17,000 | |||
| align="right" | $13,900 | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
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Tek_496_5.jpg | Tek [[496]] with [[TR503]] tracking generator displaying a filter's frequency response plot | Tek_496_5.jpg | Tek [[496]] with [[TR503]] tracking generator displaying a filter's frequency response plot | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Components== | |||
{{Parts|TR503}} | |||
Latest revision as of 06:39, 12 October 2023
The Tektronix TR503 is a tracking generator plug-in for the TM500 system.
It is intended to be used in conjunction with the 49X-series, 275X-series, and 279X-series spectrum analyzers.
The TR503 is similar to the TR502 except for the 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 | ±0.75 dB |
Links
Documents Referencing TR503
| Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekscope 1980 V12 N4.pdf | Article | New Products | 1980 | 4634 • TR503 • FG507 • DC508A • 8550 • S-3275 |
Prices
| Year | 1981 | 1988 | 1993 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalog price | $6,300 | $7,080 | $7,080 |
| In 2022 Dollars | $19,700 | $17,000 | $13,900 |
Pictures
Components
Some Parts Used in the TR503