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|class=Curve Tracer | |class=Curve Tracer | ||
|model=575 | |model=575 | ||
|summary= | |summary=Curve tracer for transistors | ||
|image=Tek_575-Front-Trace.jpeg | |image=Tek_575-Front-Trace.jpeg | ||
|caption=Tektronix 575 | |caption=Tektronix 575 | ||
|introduced=1957 | |introduced=1957 | ||
|discontinued=1972 | |discontinued=1972 | ||
|designers=John Kobbe | |designers=John Kobbe | ||
|manuals= | |manuals= | ||
* [[Media:070-255.pdf|Tektronix 575 and 175 Manual]] | * [[Media:070-255.pdf|Tektronix 575 and 175 Manual]] | ||
* [[Media:tek-575-122c.pdf|Tektronix 575 with Mod 122C Manual]] | |||
* [ | |||
* [[Media:Tek 575 rackmount.pdf|Tektronix 575 rackmount images]] | * [[Media:Tek 575 rackmount.pdf|Tektronix 575 rackmount images]] | ||
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'''Modifications''' | '''Modifications''' | ||
* [[Media:Tek_575_Mod_Summaries.pdf|Tektronix 575 Modification Summaries]] / <small> [[Media:Tektronix575ModSummaries.pdf|Tektronix 575 Modification Summaries]]</small> | * [[Media:Tek_575_Mod_Summaries.pdf|Tektronix 575 Modification Summaries]] / <small> [[Media:Tektronix575ModSummaries.pdf|Tektronix 575 Modification Summaries]]</small> | ||
* [ | * [[Media:Tektronix_575_mod_122c_modifications.pdf|Mod 122C Kit Manual]] | ||
* [[Media:Tek 575mod122c correspondence.pdf|Correspondence Regarding 575 Mod 122A and C]] | |||
* [[Media:Tek 575 mod 122D.pdf|Modification 122D]] | * [[Media:Tek 575 mod 122D.pdf|Modification 122D]] | ||
* [[Media:Tek 575 mod 122c description 1961.pdf|Tektronix 575 Mod 122C Description 1961]] | * [[Media:Tek 575 mod 122c description 1961.pdf|Tektronix 575 Mod 122C Description 1961]] | ||
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* [[Media:Tek 575 122c parts list.pdf|Tektronix 575 Mod 122C Parts List]] | * [[Media:Tek 575 122c parts list.pdf|Tektronix 575 Mod 122C Parts List]] | ||
* [[Media:040-0223-00.pdf|Mod M5272: Silicon Rectifier]] | * [[Media:040-0223-00.pdf|Mod M5272: Silicon Rectifier]] | ||
* [[Media:040-0276-00.pdf|Mod 122C: Increased collector volts]] | |||
* [[Media:050-0021-00.pdf|Mod M2058, M10070, M8244: Base Step Generator Polarity Switch Replacement]] | * [[Media:050-0021-00.pdf|Mod M2058, M10070, M8244: Base Step Generator Polarity Switch Replacement]] | ||
* [[Media:050-0070-01.pdf|Mod M6375: Transistor Selector Switch Replacement]] | * [[Media:050-0070-01.pdf|Mod M6375: Transistor Selector Switch Replacement]] | ||
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* [[Media:050-0383-00.pdf|Mod M12361: Horizontal and Vertical Amplifier Tube Replacement]] | * [[Media:050-0383-00.pdf|Mod M12361: Horizontal and Vertical Amplifier Tube Replacement]] | ||
* [[Media:Jan 1959 tek 575 fcp with cal check.pdf]] | * [[Media:Jan 1959 tek 575 fcp with cal check.pdf]] | ||
* [[Media:Tek 575 rackmount westinghouse.pdf|Rackmount 575]] | |||
'''Calibration''' | '''Calibration''' | ||
* [ | * [[Media:tek_575_fac_cal.pdf|Tektronix 575 Factory Calibration Procedure]] | ||
* [ | * [[Media:tek_3-terminal_adapter_013-0069-00.pdf|013-0069-00 3-Terminal Adapter]] | ||
* [[Media:Tek 575 cal outline.pdf]] | * [[Media:Tek 575 cal outline.pdf]] | ||
'''Miscellaneous''' | '''Miscellaneous''' | ||
* [[Media:Nuvistor checking procedure with 575.pdf|Nuvistor Checking Procedure with 575 | * [[Media:Nuvistor checking procedure with 575.pdf|Nuvistor Checking Procedure with 575]] | ||
* [[Media:575_Usage_-_Some_Transistor_Measurements_Using_the_575.pdf|Some Transistor Measurements Using the Type 575]] | |||
* [[Media:Tek 175 higher voltage discussion.pdf|Discussions of Modification to 575 for Higher Voltage]] | |||
* [[Media:Tek 575a discussion.pdf|Discussion of Possible 575A]] | |||
</small> | </small> | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Tektronix 575''' is a curve tracer for transistors, [[introduced in 1957|introduced in March 1957]]. | The '''Tektronix 575''' is a curve tracer for transistors, [[introduced in 1957|introduced in March 1957]]. | ||
It can be thought of as being composed of three modules: | |||
an X-Y display, a step source, and a collector sweep source. | It can be thought of as being composed of three modules: an X-Y display, a step source, and a collector sweep source. | ||
Unlike later curve tracers, the 575 can optionally display base voltage on the vertical axis. | |||
{{BeginSpecs}} | {{BeginSpecs}} | ||
{{Spec | Collector Sweep | {{Spec | Collector Sweep | 0−200 V minimum peak with 1 A current curves, 0−20 V minimum peak with 20 A current curves }} | ||
{{Spec | Vertical Display | | {{Spec | Vertical Display | I<sub>C</sub> 0.01 mA/div to 1 A/div ±3% in 16 Steps, or U<sub>B</sub> 0.01 V/div to 0.5 V/div ±3% in 6 Steps }} | ||
{{Spec | Horizontal Display | U<sub>C</sub> 0.01 V/div to 20 V/div ±3% in 11 Steps, or U<sub>B</sub> 0.01 V/div to 0.5 V/div ±3% in 6 Steps }} | |||
{{Spec | Horizontal Display | | {{Spec | CRT | [[T0520]], P1 phosphor, P2/P7/P11 on request; 4.2 kV acceleration }} | ||
{{Spec | Power | 105−125 V or 210−250 V<sub>AC</sub>, 50 to 60 Hz; 200 W in standby, 400 W max; thermal cutoff}} | |||
{{Spec | CRT | | {{Spec | Size | (W/L/H) 13" × 24" × 16¾" }} | ||
{{Spec | | {{Spec | Weight | ~30 kg (70 lb) }} | ||
{{Spec | Size | |||
{{Spec | Weight | |||
{{EndSpecs}} | {{EndSpecs}} | ||
==Links== | |||
* [https://lazyelectrons.wordpress.com/2018/10/13/tektronix-575-curve-tracer-restore/ A Tek 575 Restoration with video] | |||
* [https://w140.com/tek_575_use.pdf ''A Power Curve Tracer At Surplus Prices''], by [[Dennis Feucht]] | |||
* [https://www.oscilloscopemuseum.com/oscilloscope-tektronix-575-s1957.html Tek 575 @ oscilloscopemuseum.com] | |||
* [https://techchannel.att.com/play-video.cfm/2011/7/1/AT&T-Archives-Microworld Tek 575 in AT&T film "Microworld" (1976)] at ~6:00 | |||
* [http://www.ke5fx.com/A_VTCT_Adapter_for_All_Tektronix_SCTs_W7PF.pdf Dennis Tillman: An Inexpensive Vacuum Tube Curve Tracer Adapter for All Tektronix Semiconductor Curve Tracers] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix7ju0Q8YZg Zenwizard Studios - Curve Tracer Basics] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpok66re3G0 Zenwizard Studios - Zen's Curve Tracer Buying Guide] | |||
{{Documents|Link=575}} | |||
{{Documents|Link=Curve tracers}} | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[https://vintagetek.org/my-early-tektronix-days-by-john-kobbe-2/ John Kobbe says]: | [https://vintagetek.org/my-early-tektronix-days-by-john-kobbe-2/ John Kobbe says]: | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
When transistors started to become practical, Tek sent [[Bill Polits]] to Michigan, for a 2 week primer on transistors. | |||
He in turn communicated it to the rest of us who were interested. That called for a transistor curve tracer. | |||
It used a similar step generator as the tube curve tracer but otherwise needed mostly new circuits. | |||
I remember a day at the beach, I was trying to hide from the sun while everyone else was getting their sunburn. | |||
I dug the sand out from under our new 1954 Chevy, got comfortable and figured out the circuits for the curve tracer soon to become the 575. | |||
[[Deane Kidd]] did the hard part when he designed the switches. | |||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
==Internals== | ==Internals== | ||
=== X-Y display === | === X-Y display === | ||
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Early 575 versions used [[selenium rectifiers]]. | Early 575 versions used [[selenium rectifiers]]. | ||
A kit for conversion to silicon diodes was available and is documented in the back of the manual. | A kit for conversion to silicon diodes was available and is documented in the back of the manual. | ||
== Type 175 High Current Adaptor == | == Type 175 High Current Adaptor == | ||
[[File:Tek 575 on 175.jpg | thumb | right | 575 on top of a [[175]]]] | [[File:Tek 575 on 175.jpg | thumb | right | 575 on top of a [[175]]]] | ||
The 575 can be paired with a [[175]] for high current device measurements. | The 575 can be paired with a [[175]] for high current device measurements. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[067-078]] | * [[067-078]] | ||
* [[Nuvistor Checker-Balancer]] | |||
==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
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Tek_575_5651_VRCurve.jpg | 5651 VR Tube in 575 | Tek_575_5651_VRCurve.jpg | 5651 VR Tube in 575 | ||
Tek_575_NPN-hfe_Curve.jpg | hFE curve of a 2N3904 in 575 | Tek_575_NPN-hfe_Curve.jpg | hFE curve of a 2N3904 in 575 | ||
Tek 575 with 175.jpg|575 with 175 | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Internal=== | ===Internal=== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Components== | |||
{{Parts|575}} | {{Parts|575}} | ||
[[Category:Curve tracers]] | [[Category:Curve tracers]] |
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