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The 556 was the last 500-series scope produced.
The 556 was the last 500-series scope produced.
It was present in the [http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/tektronix/catalog/Tektronix_Catalog_1974.pdf 1974 catalog], but gone in the [http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/tektronix/catalog/Tektronix_Catalog_1975.pdf 1975 catalog].
It was present in the [http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/tektronix/catalog/Tektronix_Catalog_1974.pdf 1974 catalog], but gone in the [http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/tektronix/catalog/Tektronix_Catalog_1975.pdf 1975 catalog]. (The dual-beam [[7844]] had been introduced in 1974.)


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===CRT Circuit ===
===CRT Circuit ===
The CRT in model 556 is the [[T5560]].
The CRT circuit of the 556 uses two HV transformers.
The CRT circuit of the 556 uses two HV transformers.
The lower beam transformer ([[120-0432-00]]), T1301, produces:
The lower beam transformer ([[120-0432-00]]), T1301, produces:
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* upper beam control grid (blanking) voltage: varies, about −2000 V
* upper beam control grid (blanking) voltage: varies, about −2000 V


The CRT in model 556 is the [[T5560]].
Each of the transformers is driven by its own independent oscillator using a [[6GF5]] power pentode.


==Pictures==
==Pictures==

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