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The Tektronix Type 535 is a | {{Oscilloscope Sidebar | | ||
title=Tektronix 535 | | |||
summary=10 MHz scope | | |||
image=Tek-535a-crop.jpg | | |||
caption=Tektronix 535A front | | |||
years=1954 - 1970 | | |||
manuals= | |||
* [http://exodus.poly.edu/~kurt/mmm/tek-535.pdf Tektronix 535 Manual (PDF)] | |||
* [http://exodus.poly.edu/~kurt/mmm/tek-535a.pdf Tektronix 535A Manual (114 MB, PDF)] | |||
* [http://w140.com/tek_535a_compact.pdf Tektronix 535A Manual (20 MB, PDF)] | |||
* [http://w140.com/535_545_operators_handbook.pdf Tektronix 535 and 545 Operators Handbook (PDF)] | |||
* [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_535_early_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix 535 Factory Calibration Guide low-sn (PDF)] | |||
* [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_535_late_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix 535 Factory Calibration Guide high-sn (PDF)] | |||
* [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_535a_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix 535A Factory Calibration Guide (PDF)] | |||
}} | |||
The Tektronix Type 535 is a 10 MHz* oscilloscope that accepts [[letter-series and 1-series plug-ins]]. | |||
There are two timebases, and triggering is done with a Schmitt trigger made of a [[6U8]] tube (in | There are two timebases, and triggering is done with a Schmitt trigger made of a [[6U8]] tube (in | ||
early instruments) or a [[6DJ8]] tube (in late instruments). | early instruments) or a [[6DJ8]] tube (in late instruments). | ||
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and the first four plug-ins, Types 53[[A]], 53[[B]], 53[[C]], and 53[[D]], | and the first four plug-ins, Types 53[[A]], 53[[B]], 53[[C]], and 53[[D]], | ||
were [[introduced in 1954|introduced in August 1954]], | were [[introduced in 1954|introduced in August 1954]], | ||
advertised as '...the | advertised as ''"... the «convertibles» of the Tektronix line"''. | ||
Types [[541]] and [[545]] [[introduced_in_1955|came out in March 1955]]. | Types [[541]] and [[545]] [[introduced_in_1955|came out in March 1955]]. | ||
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In 1959, Types [[531]], 535, [[541]], and [[545]] were superseded by | In 1959, Types [[531]], 535, [[541]], and [[545]] were superseded by | ||
Types 531A, 535A, 541A, and 545A, | Types 531A, 535A, 541A, and 545A, which have more convenient controls. | ||
which have more convenient controls. | In addition, Types 531A and 535A have slightly faster (15 MHz vs. 11 MHz) vertical amplifiers. | ||
In addition, Types 531A and 535A have | |||
slightly faster ( | |||
There is a rack-mount version of the 535A, the R35A. Starting in 1963, the 535A was | There is a rack-mount version of the 535A, the R35A. Starting in 1963, the 535A was | ||
made with [[Connectors#BNC|BNC connectors]] for the external trigger inputs. Prior to 1963, the external | made with [[Connectors#BNC|BNC connectors]] for the external trigger inputs. Prior to 1963, the external trigger inputs used [[Connectors#UHF|UHF connectors]]. 1970 was the last year that any | ||
trigger inputs used [[Connectors#UHF|UHF connectors]]. 1970 was the last year that any | |||
version of the 535 was sold. In 1971, the 54x series was still available, but nothing | version of the 535 was sold. In 1971, the 54x series was still available, but nothing | ||
from the 53x series. | from the 53x series. | ||
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From the [http://www.wellenkino.de/manuals/1959SC.pdf October 1959 issue of TekScope]: | From the [http://www.wellenkino.de/manuals/1959SC.pdf October 1959 issue of TekScope]: | ||
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In Type 535 and 545 the total delaying sweep time is limited to | In Type 535 and 545 the total delaying sweep time is limited to 10 ms/cm. | ||
If a total delaying sweep time in excess of | If a total delaying sweep time in excess of 10 ms/cm is required, a | ||
K535-S1 modification kit (Tek #040-063) which gives a maximum delay sweep | K535-S1 modification kit (Tek #040-063) which gives a maximum delay sweep | ||
range of | range of 1 s/cm. This kit is available for $40.00 in including a new | ||
front panel. | front panel. | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki> With Types [[A]] or [[B]] plug-in | <nowiki>*</nowiki> With Types [[A]] or [[B]] plug-in, 11 MHz with Type [[K]] or other fast plug-in. | ||
==Specifications== | |||
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==Pictures== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> |