Tektronix 570 vacuumtube characteristiccurve tracer. Tektronix 372 tek 372, semiconductor workbench curve tracer. The tektronix 576 curve tracer system continues to be the workhorse of the industry. Curve tracers contain current and voltage sources to stimulate the equipment under test eut. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service. Each curve is swept by varying the collector supply voltage from zero to a maximum value and back to zero. Semiconductor curve tracer with computer interface. This august 1971 brochure covers the various transistor curve tracers. Price new from used from paperback, 1977 please retry.
Antique radio forums view topic the great curve tracer. Download 370a curve tracer user manual meetsoftkey. Information is given to the module level, and may include product care and cleaning tips, troubleshooting information, adjustments, and how to replace parts. Measuring instruments tektronix 5d10 service manual waveform digitizer with options 287 pages measuring instruments tektronix 5d10 operators manual waveform 108 pages measuring instruments tektronix p6460 instructions manual data acquisition probe 20 pages. Curve tracer cs0 cs5000 cs3000 10kv15kv 8,000a 5kv 1,500a 3kv 1,000a series series series semiconductor the best solution to properly measure semiconductors such as igbts, mosfets, transistors and diodes from small to large quantities. Call 18006158378 or 4078041299 for more information. The tektronix 575 is a curve tracer for transistors, introduced in. And here is a trace of the triode with the grid voltage circuit in operation giving multiple grid voltages. Tektronix 576 curve tracer reproduction quality electronic copy pdf on cdrom.
The hardcopy control converts the crt image, cursors, text, graticule and setup data into bmp file format and outputs to the printer connected. Tektronix 575 curve tracer antique radio forums view topic. Connect one m4007 nfet gate pin 6 to g, source pin 7 to s and drain pin 8 to d on the tektronix 571 curve tracer. Tektronix 577 d1 curve tracer switchmode power, simulation. Service operating manual complete with diagrams for tektronix 575175 curve tracer, pdf file download or cd. Inside there are 2 main pcbs there are 2 other pcbs for the power supply and crt drive.
With some encouragement from reader petepdx, ive started actually looking into fixing it up. Actually, i had the collector and emitter connections reversed the bag my transistors came in were mislabeled as a transistor having a different pinout so the curves arent going to. Incircuit testing many incircuit tests can be made with the 577 curve tracer system using the test methods described in this manual. A curve tracer applies a swept voltage to two terminals of the eut, measuring the level of current flowing at each voltage. Tektronix 372 curve tracers other types of equipment. Tektronix 571 curve tracers follow us for the latest equipment specials. Tek 575 this semiconductor curve tracer displays the vi voltage vs current graph for semiconductor devices typically bjts and fets. Keithleys parametric curve tracer configurations include everything necessary for the characterization engineer to develop a complete test system quickly. New, used, and refurbished curve tracers display a graph of the voltage versus current on a screen for easy documentation. Dec 15, 2015 tektronix 575 mod 122c curve tracer restoration project part 1 posted on december 15, 2015 by jwk a while back i picked up a tektronix 575 mod 122c transistor curve tracer from craigslist and just started digging into it. Tubes can be checked for gain and matched if desired. This is a piece of lab gear ill use to match transistors for their operating characteristics, and can also be used to analyze and test other kinds of components too. User manual 370b programmable curve tracer 070a83851 warning the servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. We will use a homemade, computerbased curve tracer that has a few advantages over commercial units.
Tektronix 575 curve tracer with fixture, see description. A musthave with any curve tracer is one of the volumes in the tek concept series. Tektronix type 576 curvetracer instruction manual paperback january 1, 1977 by tektronix author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Kodi archive and support file vintage software community software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library. It can show the characteristic curves of pnp and npn bipolar transistors, both n and pchannel fets, diodes including zener types, and scrs. We buy, sell and repair general purpose test equipment gpte. Block diagram of the 575 curve tracer the transistor is stepped through a series of curves by a step generator.
The curve tracer series 5000 provides all of the functions of the 5000e and 5300hx with the ability to create digital curves for storage and intuitive manipulation. It is a microprocessorcontrolled device, and user interaction is done through navigation keys. Curve tracer hm6042 handbuch manual manuel manual deutsch english francais espanol. We do a basic check to make sure that it powers up, the crt is o. Founded in 1991, tesla incorporated in california in 1993. Tektronix 7ct1n manual ocr, pdf manuals specifications links pictures the tektronix 5ct1n is a curve tracer plugin for the 5000 series oscilloscopes, similar to the 7ct1n for 7000series scopes. The unit was provided with a set of various tube sockets which can be installed and jumpered to the appropriate test points. The type 575 transistor curve tracer displays the dynamic characteristic curves of. The 575 transistor characteristic curve tracer to plot npn, pnp and diode curves, simulating true operating conditions. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Curious to see if theyre worth anything, i looked up a few on ebay.
Tektronix type 576 curve tracer instruction manual tektronix on. Tektronix type 576 curve tracer instruction manual. Keithley pct parametric curve tracer configurations. Tektronix service operating manual for 575175 curve tracer service operating manual complete with diagrams for tektronix 575175 curve tracer, pdf file download or cd click on pictures for high resolution images. Aug 21, 2016 semiconductor curve tracer with computer interface.
I am now accepting new manuals for inclusion in this archive. Setup and adjust the stepzero on the 575 curve tracer. Inside, theres some pitting and buildup, and some mildew visible around the crt socket. Tek tektronix 5ct1n curve tracer service manual ebay. The tekronix 576 general purpose curve tracer system performs well in applications where highcurrent testing is required. Below is a photo of my tek 577 measuring a 2n5088 bipolar transistor. I picked up a new shop toy just the other day, a tektronix 575 transistorcurve tracer. Make sure you run through tek s performance verifications. Semiconductor breakdown voltage testing, mosfet testing, bipolar junction. Tektronix type 575 transistor curve tracer bmi surplus, inc. This book is available used or as a pdf file on cd on our ebay store.
Programmable high power curve tracer service manual. It sweeps the plate voltage between zero and a selectable. Anyway, a curve tracer needs a circuit to cycle the grid bias through a bunch of different values, so some extra circuitry is needed. A curve tracer can give you a great visual picture of the characteristics of your component. Iv curve tracing exercises for the pv training lab pdf. This document provides information for technicians to maintain or service a product. Operations manual, wiring kit, a1002 inline adapter, a1003 to3to66. I have a heap of vacuum tubes lying around for years that i took from tvs and radios in the previous century. Tektronix type 575 transistorcurve tracer rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. Collector supply up to 10 a at 20 v and up to 1 a at 200 v. A tektronix ct, such as the 576, can run into thousands of dollars, even as used equipment. This component tester is a tubebased device from the.
This rare instrument is the 575s counterpart for testing vacuum tubes. User manual 371b programmable high power curve tracer 070a84051 warning the servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. Tektronix 575 mod 122c curve tracer restoration project part 1. This unit came from a working environment, but has not been tested further bmi surplus, inc. If you have a better copy of any of these manuals or a manual which is not listed, and wish to share, you can upload the manual to ftp. Tektronix 571 curve tracers other types of equipment. Curves are generated using high speed ate test steps to build the curve point by point.
If you dont, your test results may not be reliable, and you wont know any better. The circuit is based on an r8c microcontroller, which transfers the measurement data to a windows application program via usb. These manuals are available for download and free of charge. Follow the manual and the book johnny suggested, and it will work wonders for you. I have been cleaning out the back shed at work, and came across this no idea how long it was sitting there but doesnt appear to be in terrible condition. Tektronix 575 tek 575 curve tracer restore october, 2018 november 20, 2018 lazyelectrons this is not a detailed repair or restore unlike my 547 or 549 or 535 project, as the instrument was well maintained as came in from a good source. Keithleys line of high power parametric curve tracer configurations supports the full spectrum of device types and test parameters. Multipurpose unit measures leakage current and high current. I hit upon a seller from france that accompanies each vacuum tube with a photo of its characteristic curve, which he makes with an old tektronix 570 characteristic curve tracer. Aug 11, 2014 i picked up a new shop toy just the other day, a tektronix 575 transistor curve tracer.
The problem in equipping costsensitive electronics labs with a curve tracer is simple. Nov 27, 2016 they just sit there gathering dust and i dont know if they are any good anyway. Tektronix service operating manual for 575175 curve tracer. This practical instrument can be used to measure and record the characteristic curves of npn and pnp bipolar transistors, n and pchannel jfets, and n and pchannel mosfets. Tektronix 570 manual good quality, pdf tektronix 570 manual mediocre quality, pdf tektronix 570 factory calibration procedure pdf media. Transistor curve tracer 080068 elektor labs elektor. A while back i picked up a tektronix 575 mod 122c transistor curve tracer from craigslist and just started digging into it. Free pdf download hkey local machine software wise solutions wise installation system repair c program files zango applications zango grab burn install.
Tektronix 576 curve tracer applications demo by equiptek labs. This is a tektronix type 575 transistor curve tracer. Tektronix 576 curve tracer sm service manual download. Tektronix 575 and 175 manual pdf tektronix 575 with mod. Displays the dynamic characteristic curves of both npn and pnp transistors. The museum has three curve tracers on display and one in use. Curve tracer manual curve tracers are versatile instruments that characterize a wide variety of electronic components. Tektronix hereby grants permission and license for others to reproduce and distribute copies of any tektronix measurement product manual, including user manuals, operators manuals, service manuals, and the like, that a have a tektronix part number and b are for a measurement product that is no longer supported by tektronix. The tektronix 570 is a curve tracer for tubes, introduced in 1955. Tek 576 curve tracer manual downloadtek 576 curve tracer manual. Tektronix 575 mod 122c curve tracer restoration project. Tektronix 576 curve tracer applications demo by equiptek.
Each basecurrent step is synchronized to occur at the zerocrossing of the collector. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. The type 576 curve tracer is a dynamic semiconductor tester which allows display and measurement of characteris tic curves of a variety of two and three terminal devices including bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, mos. The tektronix model 575 curve tracer shown in the gallery was a typical early. Tektronix type 575 transistor curve tracer rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. To 200 v400 ma, kelvin sense, flexible waveform math, automatic passfail, floppy disk drive, hardcopy output. The transistors inside, when you look in the service manual, allover is to read selected from. Antique radio forums view topic tektronix 575 curve tracer.
Tektronix 576 tek 576 curve tracer repairrestore lazy. Using this fat 575 to select all of them 575 have a brother 570 characteristic curve tracer to do the same with tubes. This ad for the 575 transistor curve tracer appeared in the july 5, 1962 of electronic design. A semiconductor curve tracer is a specialised piece of electronic test equipment used to. They just sit there gathering dust and i dont know if they are any good anyway. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program.
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