The Tektronix TM5006A Power Module Mainframe is a modular power supply chassis engineered to host and power up to six single-width TM500 or TM5000 series plug-in modules. Built around a switching DC power supply with electronically regulated outputs, the mainframe enables users to construct customized test and measurement systems by combining different functional instrument modules in a single chassis. Forced-air cooling and a designated high-power compartment provide thermal management and power distribution flexibility for demanding measurement configurations.
Technical Specifications
Module Configuration
• Accommodates six single-width TM500 or TM5000 series plug-in modules
• Six compartment slots with high-power designation on rightmost position
Power Supply & Distribution
• Switching DC power supply with electronically regulated outputs
• Input voltage selection: 100, 110, 120, 200, 220, 240 Vac
• Line frequency range: 48 Hz to 400 Hz
• Maximum power consumption: 540 W (upper limit, high line voltage)
• DC rail outputs: +8 V, +26 V, -26 V
• Standard compartment voltage: +7.6 V to +8.5 V at 13 A per compartment
• High-power compartment voltage: +7.6 V to +8.5 V at 3 A per compartment
• Negative rail: -23.1 V to -29.9 V
• Maximum floating voltage: 350 V peak from chassis ground
Load Capacity & Signal Integrity
• Standard compartment: 30 W DC or 50 VA AC maximum
• High-power compartment: 30 W DC or 125 VA AC maximum
• PARD (standard compartment): ≤600 mV pk-to-pk, 20 mA/μs
• PARD (high-power compartment): ≤2.5 V pk-to-pk, 10 mA/μs
Thermal & Physical
• Forced-air cooling (standard)
– Key Features
• IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface for remote control and automation
• Flexible power distribution across all compartments
• Optimized performance with balanced compartment loading and external load dissipation near +25 °C ambient
• Option 02: Square-pin rear connectors with multi-pin interface and six rear-panel BNC connectors for reduced front-panel clutter
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for integration with TM500 and TM5000 series modular instruments. GPIB connectivity supports automated test system configurations and instrument control within larger measurement frameworks.
