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The Tektronix Type 535 is a 10MHz* oscilloscope that accepts [[letter-series and 1-series plug-ins]].
{{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 "convertibles" of the Tektronix line'.
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In 1959, Types [[531]], 535, [[541]], and [[545]] were superseded by  
In 1959, Types [[531]], 535, [[541]], and [[545]] were superseded by  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 (15MHz vs 11MHz) vertical amplifiers.
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]:
<blockquote>
<blockquote>
In Type 535 and 545 the total delaying sweep time is limited to 10 msec/cm.
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 10 msec/cm is required, a  
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 1 sec/cm. This kit is available for $40.00 in including a new  
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.  11MHz with Type [[K]] or other fast plug-in.
<nowiki>*</nowiki> With Types [[A]] or [[B]] plug-in, 11 MHz with Type [[K]] or other fast plug-in.
 
==Specifications==


* [http://exodus.poly.edu/~kurt/mmm/tek-535.pdf Tektronix 535 Manual (PDF)]
[[Category:Specifications needed]] ''please add''
* [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)]
==Pictures==
* [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)]


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