Tektronix 2445 problem

Nov 06, 2005 2 Replies

Any Tekxperts out there ?. I have a 2445 with a wierd trace problem. Trace 3 and 4 are fine, but 1 and 2 have a wierd modulation on them - independent of the attenuator setting but fixed frequency (changes with the timebase setting) in the ultrasonic region. Oddly, if the traces are positioned halfway up the tube, they are ok, but as moved higher or lower they get worse the further from centre. The amplitude gets less as the scope warms up but it doesn't go away. It looks like this :

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Any insights appreciated Cheers M



looks like a weak capacitor.

Real Programmers Do things like this. http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5

"moby"

** Looks like SMPS noise on one of the DC rails.

The improvement on warming up strongly indicates bad ( high ESR) electos.

Got a Bob Parker ESR meter ??

If not, try bridging likely PSU electros with new ones.

.......... Phil

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