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The 555 is a [[dual-beam scopes|dual-beam CRT oscilloscope]] introduced by Tektronix in | The 555 is a [[dual-beam scopes|dual-beam CRT oscilloscope]] introduced by Tektronix in | ||
[[introduced_in_1959|1959]] and made until the late 1960's. | [[introduced_in_1959|1959]] and made until the late 1960's, when it was replaced | ||
The system is split | by the [[556]]. | ||
The system is split across two pieces: the main indicator unit | |||
and the external power supply unit. | and the external power supply unit. | ||
The power supply unit contains the main transformer, | The power supply unit contains the main transformer, | ||
rectifiers and regulators for all of the voltages | rectifiers and regulators for all of the voltages | ||
except the filament and CRT HV supplies. | except the filament and CRT HV supplies. | ||
The filament and CRT HV voltages are generated in the 555. | The filament and CRT HV voltages are generated in the 555 indicator unit. | ||
The 555 takes letter-series and 1-series vertical plug-ins | The 555 takes two | ||
[[letter-series and 1-series plug-ins|letter-series or 1-series vertical plug-ins]] | |||
The 555 uses special horizontal plug-ins that contain the trigger and sweep. | The 555 uses special horizontal plug-ins that contain the trigger and sweep. | ||
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would remain cold without filament power, and would not pass any current. | would remain cold without filament power, and would not pass any current. | ||
Architecturally, the [[555]], with its four plug-ins, is similar | |||
to the [[7844]]. | |||
* [http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/555 555 manual on BAMA] | * [http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/555 555 manual on BAMA] | ||