I have not had any replies on the TDS644A power supply problem. I have my repair log for the last repair if anyone is interested. It is not a simple power supply.
While troubleshooting I needed my Tek 576 curve tracer to check the TVS and HV transistors, especially the replacement BU508A (the last batch from China were only good to 400v). I had used MJE8501 (pencilled in on a TDS544A schematic) but have not been able to find a parts list to show the correct transistor. HELP!
My curve tracer now does not show any curves. While troubleshooting it suddenly made a sound like a relay chattering and the display went blurry and jumped around. The +100v supply was at 60v. However turning it off and on it ran for a few minutes then did the same thing. I left it off for dinner and when I returned it ran for over an hour while I continued troubleshooting the step generator which does not seem to be getting to the test transistor.
The manual says to check the DAC but does not say where it is.
I am about to start again. Any suggestions?
PeterB
