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The Tektronix Type 106 is a pulse generator [[introduced in 1966]].  It has a low-amplitude 1ns-risetime output and a high-amplitude 12ns-risetime output. 
[[File:Tek 106 front2.jpg | thumb | right | 300px]]
The '''Tektronix Type 106''' is a square-wave generator [[introduced in 1966]].  It has four outputs:


* '''Fast Rise +Output:''' 500 mV into 50 Ω load, positive-going pulse, 1 ns rise time, 50 Ω output impedance, [[GR-874 connector]]
* '''Fast Rise −Output:''' 500 mV into 50 Ω load, negative-going pulse, 1 ns rise time, 50 Ω output impedance, GR-874 connector
* '''High Amplitude Output:''' 12 V into 50 Ω load, 12 ns rise time, 600 Ω output impedance, GR-874 connector
* '''Trigger Output:''' 100 mV into 50 Ω load, 50 ns rise time, 150 Ω output impedance, [[BNC connector]]
The 1 ns rise-time outputs are generated using diodes to clip a high
amplitude signal. In units with serial numbers less than 1190, GaAs diodes
were used for clipping.  After serial number 1190, silicon diodes were used.
The high amplitude output stage of the 106 is made of four [[7189|7189A]] tubes in parallel. 
With moderate effort, the socket wiring can be made compatible with the [[7189]] aka [[6BQ5]].
==Manuals==
* [http://w140.com/tek_106.pdf Tektronix 106 Manual (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_106.pdf Tektronix 106 Manual (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/106.djvu Tektronix 106 Manual (DjVu)]
* [http://w140.com/106.djvu Tektronix 106 Manual (DjVu)]
* [[Media:Tek 106 irb no ocr.pdf|Tektronix 106 Instrument Reference Book (PDF, needs OCR)]]
* [[Media:Tek 106 design notes.pdf|Possible Tek 106 Design Notes (PDF)]]
* [[Media:Tek 106 fcp jan 1967.pdf|Tektronix 106 Factory Calibration Procedure, January 1967]]
* [[Media:Tek 106 fcp june 1969.pdf|Tektronix 106 Factory Calibration Procedure, June 1969‎]]


==Pictures==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Tek 106 front.jpg
Tek 106 front.jpg|Front
Image:Tek 106 rear.jpg
Tek 106 front2.jpg
Tek106-outputs.jpg | Outputs
Tek 106 rear.jpg|Rear
106 sch.png|Schematic
106 sidiode.png|Silicon Diode Conversion
Tek 106 on 2235.jpg|106 pulse on [[2235]]
Tek 106 rise.jpg|106 pulse on [[567]] with [[S4]] measuring 600 ps risetime
Tek 106 ps.jpg
Tek106-power-supply-with-refdes.jpg|Power Supply with Component Locations
Tek 106 thermalswitch.jpg
Tek 106 clipperdiodes.jpg
Tek 106 clippers.jpg
Tek 106 bottom.jpg
Tek 106 right.jpg
Tek 106 top.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Category:Pulse generators]]
[[Category:Introduced in 1966]]
[[Category:GR874]]

Revision as of 21:02, 20 August 2019

The Tektronix Type 106 is a square-wave generator introduced in 1966. It has four outputs:

  • Fast Rise +Output: 500 mV into 50 Ω load, positive-going pulse, 1 ns rise time, 50 Ω output impedance, GR-874 connector
  • Fast Rise −Output: 500 mV into 50 Ω load, negative-going pulse, 1 ns rise time, 50 Ω output impedance, GR-874 connector
  • High Amplitude Output: 12 V into 50 Ω load, 12 ns rise time, 600 Ω output impedance, GR-874 connector
  • Trigger Output: 100 mV into 50 Ω load, 50 ns rise time, 150 Ω output impedance, BNC connector

The 1 ns rise-time outputs are generated using diodes to clip a high amplitude signal. In units with serial numbers less than 1190, GaAs diodes were used for clipping. After serial number 1190, silicon diodes were used.

The high amplitude output stage of the 106 is made of four 7189A tubes in parallel. With moderate effort, the socket wiring can be made compatible with the 7189 aka 6BQ5.

Manuals

Pictures