2901
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The Tektronix 2901 is a time-mark generator.
Construction is fully solid state, using MRTL integrated circuits, effectively replacing the hybrid 184.
A common problem of the 2901 is that the key labeling wears off easily.
Key Specifications
| Marker periods | Sinusoidal – 2 ns, 5 ns, 10 ns; Periodic pulses – 100 ns to 5 s in 1–5–10 sequence |
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| Output amplitude | 0.5 Vp-p (0.5 Vp-p sine in 2 ns range) |
| Marker Amplifier | positive or negative pulses, ≥22 V into 1 kΩ load for 1 μs to 5 s marks |
| Trigger Output | 100 ns to 1 s in 1-10 sequence |
| Accuracy and stability | Oscillator accuracy, ≤10ppm; drift ≤3 ppm within 24h after 2h warmup; both at ambient between 20°C and 30°C |
Links
Documents Referencing 2901
| Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
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| Tekscope 1970 V2 N3 Jun 1970.pdf | Article | Tektronix Signal Sources | 1970 | 2101 • 2901 • 114 • 115 • R116 • 106 • 191 • 284 • 140 | |
| Tekscope 1970 V2 N4 Aug 1970.pdf | Article | Time measurements to better than 1% | 1970 | 2901 |
Prices
- 1970: $640 (~$5,200 in 2024 dollars)
Pictures
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2901 Front
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2901 Front
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2901 open, top
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2901 open, bottom
Components
Some Parts Used in the 2901
| Part | Part Number(s) | Class | Description | Used in |
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| MC890P | 156-0044-00 | Monolithic integrated circuit | Dual MRTL J-K flip-flop | 2901 |
| MC891P | 156-0059-00 | Monolithic integrated circuit | Dual MRTL J-K flip-flop | 2901 • 4501 |