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Tektronix 576 Curve Tracer Adapters
David Aurora:
--- Quote from: mawyatt on February 03, 2023, 01:55:35 am ---Here's a link to various type adapters, we are delinquent in getting ours done :-\
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/smd-test-fixture-for-the-tektronix-576-curve-tracer/msg4553639/#msg4553639
Best,
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Those little clamps for the SMD test pads are genius! I was trying to think of a good solution for that
David Aurora:
--- Quote from: NF6X on February 03, 2023, 03:54:03 am ---Nice idea. I like it. Maybe I'll do something like that, too?
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I think the good thing with rolling your own is that once you have the template you get lots of options, not just in terms of sockets but also in terms of filtering/probing/etc.
For example, with some stuff I'm doing I need fixtures in external boxes, but noise getting into the base connections becomes a problem so I'm using adapters to jump between coax and banana and it all gets bulky. So DIY adaptor boards opens things up to having shielded breakout boxes, or adding fuses, or whatever
mawyatt:
--- Quote from: David Aurora on February 03, 2023, 03:54:23 am ---
--- Quote from: mawyatt on February 03, 2023, 01:55:35 am ---Here's a link to various type adapters, we are delinquent in getting ours done :-\
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/smd-test-fixture-for-the-tektronix-576-curve-tracer/msg4553639/#msg4553639
Best,
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Those little clamps for the SMD test pads are genius! I was trying to think of a good solution for that
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Thanks, get the clamps with the pad that slides, this will allow greater use with small to larger SDM devices.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801104879812.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.40.2ad118023rLHET&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
We've had this ready to go for some time now, but haven't sent the PCB files off, waiting for another PCB fab to bundle up the order to save on shipping. That and we don't have an immediate need for the adapter/fixture now, however that may change soon :)
Best,
NF6X:
I picked up my new curve tracer on my way to work this morning. Well, "on my way" means a 2 hour detour in this case. Here are the physical issues I see so far:
* The left/right switch lever is bent, but it still seems to flip just fine.
* The offset mult knob is bashed in and flapping in the breeze. I'll need to get in there to determine the extent of damage.
* There is some knob crackage, but not as bad as many I've seen listed.
* It's going to be covered with dog fur from the back seat of my truck by the time I get it home tonight. ;D
jonpaul:
Bonjour cher Monsieur
Bravo on the 576, a classic!
Used for SMPS design and consulting since 1980, found at Silicon Valley AARL ham radio Fleas.
we replaced the useless and awkward safety cover, the red warning light is enough.
Built a lot of DIY adapters with acrylic sheet and bannana plugs.
Some of the original TEK adapter sockets fail, eg the thin spring copper 4 wire contacts on the axial diode clip.
can take photos, happy to assist, contact me via PM if you like
Bon Soirée
Jon
see the groups.io tekscopes and tekscopes2 forums and Tek wiki W140 for manuals.mm
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