PS503
The Tektronix PS503 is a triple power supply plug-in for the TM500 system.
It has floating outputs variable 0 to −20 V and 0 to +20 V at 0.4 A, as well as a fixed, ground referenced +5 V output that can source 1 A. The variable supplies can be adjusted independently or can track one another.
The PS503 was designed by Gunther Engert and Roger Stenbock, and introduced in 1972. It was replaced by the PS503A version in 1976 that can deliver ±20 V at 1 A when used in TM500 high-power compartments.
Key Specifications
| Output voltage | 0 to +20 V and 0 to −20 V, floating; 5 V ±5%, ground referenced |
|---|---|
| Current limit | <100 mA to 0.4 A; 1 A fixed on +5 V |
| Ripple and noise | <3 mVp-p @ 1 A on either rail |
Rear interface connections
- +20 V output (22A)
- −20 V output (22B)
- ±20 V common (24A, 24B)
(connections below require various jumper changes in the PS503 as described in the manual)
- Remote resistor or voltage programming (via 25A, 25B) or
- Remote sensing (+ Sense 23A, − Sense 23B)
Links
Documents referencing PS503
Prices
| Year | Catalog price | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | $180 | ~$1,400 |
| 1975 | $195 | ~$1,200 |
Rear Interface
- Key: Power Supply (19–20)
- +20 V output (22A) and sense (23A)
- −20 V output (22B) and sense (23B)
- ±20 V reference common (21A, 21B, 24A, 24B)
- U70 pin 3 (26B; positive section current pot wiper)
- U170 pin 3 (26A; negative section current pot wiper)
- U40 pin 3 (25B; positive section voltage pot wiper)
- U140 pin 3 (25A; negative section voltage pot wiper)
Pictures
PS503
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PS503
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left side
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right side
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PS503 Front Panel
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PS503 Left Internal
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PS503 Right Internal
PS503M
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PS503M Front Panel
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PS503M Left Internal
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PS503M Right Internal
Schematics
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