We have 1 tektronix 576 manual available for free pdf download. 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. Pin correlation testing using a 576 tektronix curve tracer. Tektronix 576 curve tracer applications diode pn junction. The tektronix 576 curve tracer system continues to be the workhorse of the industry. Tektronix 576 curve tracer applications free download as pdf file. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Transistor adaptor useful for most single and dual bipolar transistors and some mos fets please call. Information is given to the module level, and may include product care and cleaning tips, troubleshooting information, adjustments, and how to replace parts. Inside, theres some pitting and buildup, and some mildew visible around the crt socket. The tektronix 570 is a curve tracer for tubes, introduced in 1955. Tektronix 576 curve tracer operation and service manual free ebook download as pdf file.
With some encouragement from reader petepdx, ive started actually looking into fixing it up. A while back i picked up a tektronix 575 mod 122c transistor curve tracer from craigslist and just started digging into it. The tek 576 has a a collector supply of up to 220 w. Tektronix 576 curve tracer operation and service manual. This section of the manual gives a brief functional description of the frontpanel controls of the 177. I decided to go for the tektronix 576 transistor curve tracer instead, and take the trouble to add the missing heater voltage option, in a fixture. Tekscopes tek 576 curve tracer hv transformer winding tektronix 567 eht rewinding pictures from. By combining a tektronix 575, 576, 577, 5ct1n, or 7ct1n semiconductor curve tracer sct with a vacuum tube tester you can turn your sct into a universal curve tracer capable of testing vacuum tubes and semiconductors. So weve made it easy for you to download manuals, datasheets and software for all our current products, and many discontinued products as well. While were happy to talk tech with you all day long, we know youre in a hurry. A tektronix ct, such as the 576, can run into thousands of dollars.
This video is a brief overview of inhouse electrical test procedure for bjt transitors using a curve tracer, which is performed on all usbid inc. See the 577 177 d 1 or d2 operators manual for a complete operating procedure. This is a tektronix 576 curve tracer this unit is seems to be functioning normally. Tektronix 576 curve tracer applications demo by equiptek. The manual has been modified to accommodate new equipment nielvis workstation and the tektronix type 576 curve tracer.
Tektronix 576 curve tracer operation and service manual rectifier. The museum has three curve tracers on display and one in use. Manuals product summaries repair tips and reference material. Tektronix 576 curve tracer, with major controls identified by the names used in this. Tektronix 576 curve tracer reproduction quality electronic copy pdf on cdrom. Tektronix 576 curve tracer sm service manual download. These manuals are available for download and free of charge. This book is available used or as a pdf file on cd on our ebay store. Otherwise this item will require a handling charge, plus the cost. It sweeps the plate voltage between zero and a selectable maximum voltage while stepping the control grid through a set of voltages.
I am now accepting new manuals for inclusion in this archive. This august 1971 brochure covers the various transistor curve tracers. Tektronix first curve tracer was the 570 and was introduced in 1955 to display. Tektronix 575 mod 122c curve tracer restoration project. The 576 curve tracer is a rugged high power measurement system for tests on 2 and 3terminal discrete semiconductors. A selectable screen voltage is available for testing tubes with screens. Type 576 section 1 specifica tion change information, if any, affecting this section will be found at the rear of the manual. All other switches and control contacts are dirty and intermittent. Semiconductor breakdown voltage testing, mosfet testing, bipolar junction. First i was interested in the tektronix 570 curve tracer, the first and last one by tektronix, made for tubes, so all the nuts are fighting for the broken ones on ebay. I decided to go for the tektronix 576 transistor curve tracer instead, and take the trouble to add the missing. Tektronix curve tracer repair and calibration models 577, 576, 370, 371, 370a, 371a, 370b, 371b.
Switchable polarity and display magnification for more accurate resolution. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service. This document provides information for technicians to maintain or service a product. Page 1 of 38 an inexpensive vtct adapter for all tektronix. Semiconductor curve tracer with computer interface. Curves of a npn bipolar junction transistor bjt, b diode the problem in equipping costsensitive electronics labs with a curve tracer is simple. The tekronix 576 general purpose curve tracer system performs well in applications where high. The first curve tracer for transistors was the 575 which was introduced in 1957 and had a long production life until replaced by the 576.
Free tektronix diagrams, schematics, service manuals. Just tell us which product youre using, and well show you. 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. Tekscopes tek 576 curve tracer hv transformer winding. Except for the cathode ray tube crt, the 576 is allsolidstate. The type 575 transistor curve tracer displays the dynamic characteristic curves of both junction and pointcontact tran. Voltage step ranges are up to 1500 v and current step ranges are up to 20 a peak pulse. The 576 curve tracer is a high power measurement system for running tests on two and threeterminal discrete semiconducters. Transistor testing using a 576 tektronix curve tracer by. Pdf of the winding specification and uploaded it to ko4bb manual sitebut i think that it may have ended up not in the \ 576 folder but in the rootsomewhere. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. The 177 test fixture operates with a tektronix 577 curve tracer and the d1 or d2 display unit as a system. User manual 370b programmable curve tracer 070a83851 warning the servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. It does however need a new indicator light, a faceplate and a knob specifications.
Pin correlation testing using a 576 tektronix curve tracer by usbid inc. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. Box 500 beaverton, oregon ibktronix committed to excellence please check for change information at the rear of this manual. This unit is available for local pickup a proper vehicle will be necessary for transport. The 576 curve tracer is not on display in the museum but is used for repairs in our restoration room. Some were silicon transistors, i did find a board with old ge transistors, i will have to cut some out for you, came out of an old compet calculator. It uses plugin fixture modules such as the 172 and 176 unlike the 570, 575 and 7ct1n, the 576 and also the 577 provides an ac collector sweep mode specifications. Set the 577 curve tracer system controls as follows. Tektronix diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste.