Mark Sims skrev:
> Interesting...  I just fixed a couple of Tek CG551 and 5001 calibration 
> generators that had the same problem.  Tek uses a DC isolated shift register 
> chain to drive the internal control signals.  The clock and  data lines run 
> through toroidal pulse transformers that are mounted on small plastic 
> carriers.  Turns out that the where the toroid leads are attached to the 
> carrier leads they were broken.  The toroids are not pookied down to the 
> carrier.  

This is a typical design error where the designer should have spent a 
longer time at the repair-shop prior to getting onto the design desk in 
order to be experienced enough. I have repaired alot of equipment where 
people have not understood how unsupported weight may wear and tear over 
the years. People that think solder is some form of magic super-glue.

For a few cases vibration isolation *might* be on their mind, but the 
solution got wrong never the less.

Cheers,
Magnus

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