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The vertical -3dB bandwidth is 30MHz.   
The vertical -3dB bandwidth is 30MHz.   


== Mix of Transistors of Tubes ==
Like many Tek scopes from the period,  
Like many Tek scopes from the period,  
it uses a mix of transistors and tubes.   
it uses a mix of transistors and tubes.   
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The vertical deflection plates of the CRT are  
The vertical deflection plates of the CRT are  
driven by the plates of a 8608 10-watt power pentode,  
driven by the plates of a 8608 10-watt power pentode,  
through inductive matching/peaking networks.   
through inductive matching/peaking networks.
 
== Non-Distributed Amplifier ==  
The 549 is slightly unusual among 54x-series scopes  
The 549 is slightly unusual among 54x-series scopes  
in that it does not use a  
in that it does not use a  
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(Other exceptions include the [[545|545B]] and [[547]]).  
(Other exceptions include the [[545|545B]] and [[547]]).  


== Triggering ==
Triggering is done using an NPN BJT Schmitt trigger.
Triggering is done using an NPN BJT Schmitt trigger.