WTB: [EU] Tektronix curve tracer (576/577)

[Aleks]

Heya all,

I'm having moments where I think "ah, if only I had a curve tracer" more and more often these days. I'd like to explore the possibilities to acquire one. I've always had an eye on the lookout for the venerable Tektronix 576 or 577 curve tracers, so if anyone has one that they would be willing to part with (within Europe), please drop me a message!

Cheers,
Aleks

[Djil]

Hello,

Here is an interesting product :
https://www.peakelec.co.uk/acatalog/dca75-dca-pro-semiconductor-analyser.html
See the video until the end !    https://youtu.be/41yDmZOXFLA

have a lovely week-end
Djil

[Aleks]

Hey Djil,

Thanks for the link, but that's not what I'm looking for.

Have a nice weekend,
Aleks

[eurofox]

Here there is one 
https://www.2dehands.be/a/doe-het-zelf-en-bouw/meetapparatuur/m1707930573-tektronix-577-curve-tracer.html?previousPage=lr

[Aleks]

Still looking :-) BUMP

[picburner]

I have a Tek 577 D1 (storage) + Tek 177 + Adapter013-0098-02 which I no longer use.
The instrument is functional but requires some switches and pots to be cleaned.
I can send some shots of the instrument if you provide me with your email address in PM.
The asking price is 700 euro + shipping (I can ship by courier only).

[Dbldutch]

We have a small team that is building a DIY Curve Tracer. Not a Tek577, but a lot better than anything we found that comes close. We are close to the final stages and have a fully operating CT that I'm making measurements with.

If you're interested, have look on my blog. Eventually everything will be shared but we'll wait until we have finished the project.

https://www.paulvdiyblogs.net/2021/03/building-curve-tracer-version-3.html

Enjoy!

[Trader]

Heya all,

I'm having moments where I think "ah, if only I had a curve tracer" more and more often these days. I'd like to explore the possibilities to acquire one. I've always had an eye on the lookout for the venerable Tektronix 576 or 577 curve tracers, so if anyone has one that they would be willing to part with (within Europe), please drop me a message!

Cheers,
Aleks

What about this?  https://www.ebay.com/itm/133834848677

[frantisek]

Child's play

[jonpaul]

Alex very fine I was lucky to have both of those with many test fixtures and plugins, since 1980s.

Amazing units, we used the 576 very often but swapped the 577 long ago.
577 and 576 are very different Animals with different V, I and plugins.

Some special applications

Testing linear ICs
HV lamps, diodes, transistors
High current pulsed testing
Valves with adapters

useful to know your location (Russia?) and application for the curve tracer.

Typically these are impossible to pack and ship common carrier without damage to controls or CRT.

Really via car or hand carry only!  I would be patient and  visit some ham Radio fleas markets like the German  each June near lake Contanz.

Bon chance,

Jon

[Trader]

What about the project "Octopus I-V Curve Tracer"?