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CRT part number is 154-308.
CRT part number is 154-308.


== 125-Ohm Input Impedance ==
== 125 Ω Input Impedance ==
The input to the 519 has an impedance of 125 ohms.   
The input to the 519 has an impedance of 125 Ω.   
The input connector is a special 125-ohm  
The input connector is a special 125-ohm [[GR-874 connector]] made by Tektronix  
[[GR-874 connector]] made by Tektronix  
that is neither electrically nor mechanically compatible with the much more  
that is neither electrically nor mechanically compatible  
common 50 Ω GR-874 connector.  Tek made a resistive impedance matching
with the much more common 50-ohm GR-874 connector.   
adapter, the [[017-053]], which presents a 50 Ω input (but attenuates the signal).


== Rigid Coax Delay Line ==
== Rigid Coax Delay Line ==
To allow viewing of the leading edge of pulses, there is a  
To allow viewing of the leading edge of pulses, there is a  
rigid coaxial 45 nanosecond [[delay line]] between the input and the CRT.   
rigid coaxial 45 ns [[delay line]] between the input and the CRT.   
[[Image:519delay.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:519delay.jpg|thumb]]
Note that 45 nanoseconds is an unusually short delay.
Note that 45 nanoseconds is an unusually short delay.
For comparison, the delay line in a [[547]] is 170 nanoseconds.
For comparison, the delay line in a [[547]] is 170 ns.
Keeping the delay short minimizes degradation of fast pulses,  
Keeping the delay short minimizes degradation of fast pulses,  
but it necessitates a trigger and sweep circuit with quick response.
but it necessitates a trigger and sweep circuit with quick response.
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by forced air sent from a blower through a duct.   
by forced air sent from a blower through a duct.   


The total accelerating voltage of the 519 is 24 kilovolts.
The total accelerating voltage of the 519 is 24 kV.


The 519 contains a calibration step generator that produces voltage steps with 100 picosecond rise time, and a rate generator that generates pulses with 500 ps risetimes. The step generator utilizes a charged line which is discharged through a reed relay, while the rate generator uses a transistor in avalanche configuration.  The reed relay in the step generator is tuned in part by listening to it.
The 519 contains a calibration step generator that produces voltage steps with 100 picosecond  
rise time, and a rate generator that generates pulses with 500 ps rise times. The step generator  
utilizes a charged line which is discharged through a reed relay, while the rate generator uses  
a transistor in avalanche configuration.  The reed relay in the step generator is tuned in part  
by listening to it.


== Unusual Physical Construction ==
== Unusual Physical Construction ==
The physical construction and styling of the 519  
The physical construction and styling of the 519 differs from that of the other Tek scopes of  
differs from that of the other Tek scopes of the same period.   
the same period.  There are multiple reasons for this.  First, it has an unusually long CRT.   
There are multiple reasons for this.   
Also, the large 125 Ω coaxial delay line (seen in the photo) had to fit inside the cabinet.   
First, it has an unusually long CRT.   
Also, the large 125-ohm coaxial
delay line (seen in the photo) had to fit inside the cabinet.   


Finally, the 519 has an extra-large power transformer  
Finally, the 519 has an extra-large power transformer and a large blower for the 4CX250 tube.   
and a large blower for the 4CX250 tube.   
The mass of these extra components necessitated a larger, sturdier cabinet than, for example, the [[545]].   
The mass of these extra components necessitated a
The sheet aluminum used in the case of the 519 is thicker than that of the other Tek scopes of the period.   
larger, sturdier cabinet than, for example, the [[545]].   
The 519 weighs 99 pounds and uses 650 watts.  
The sheet aluminum used in the case of the 519 is thicker
than that of the other Tek scopes of the period.  The 519
weighs 99 pounds and uses 650 watts.  


== Different CRT Bezels ==
== Different CRT Bezels ==
The 519 came with two different bezels.
The 519 came with two different bezels.
Pictured in Tek Catalog 20 through 26 is the early
Pictured in Tek Catalog 20 through 26 is the early version which was actually a camera mount designed to
version which was actually a camera mount designed to
be compatible with the C19 camera.  It had a unique removable part with a graticule that could be slid down
be compatible with the C19 camera.  It had a unique
such that it would not be in between the CRT beam and the camera lens.  
removable part with a graticule that could be slid down
Most of the non-used area of the CRT faceplate was covered by the black plastic material of the graticule cover.  
such that it would not be in between the CRT beam and the
This graticule cover was changed slightly as is shown in the pictures of the 519 in Tek Catalogs 27 and later.  
camera lens. Most of the non-used area of the CRT faceplate
It still was designed to mount the C19 camera.  ''(For what reason was the bezel design changed?)''
was covered by the black plastic material of
the graticule cover. This graticule cover was
changed slightly as is shown in the pictures of the
519 in Tek Catalogs 27 and later. It still was
designed to mount the C19
camera.  For what reason was
the bezel design changed?


The 519 is probably the only Tek scope to come standard with a
The 519 is probably the only Tek scope to come standard with a camera mount for a bezel. You had to buy camera
camera mount for a bezel. You had to buy camera
mounting frames as accessories for the other scopes.
mounting frames as accessories for the other scopes.


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later period was Mark Balcom.
later period was Mark Balcom.


The distributed deflection plate delay network had to be hand-trimmed, which was done
The distributed deflection plate delay network had to be hand-trimmed, which was done  
prior to putting it inside the CRT envelope.  It is possible that this was done using
to putting it inside the CRT envelope.  It is possible that this was done using a TDR.
a TDR.


== 519C: A 3 GHz Version of the 519 ==
== 519C: A 3 GHz Version of the 519 ==
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The 519 came with a set of adapters performing various functions such as interfacing the
The 519 came with a set of adapters performing various functions such as interfacing the
125-ohm input impedance of the 519 with the more common 50-ohm impedance of many cables
125 Ω input impedance of the 519 with the more common 50 Ω impedance of many cables
and instruments.  One example is the [[017-0019-00]].
and instruments.  One example is the [[017-0019-00]].


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