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programmed with a external 50 Ohm cable through  
programmed with a external 50 Ohm cable through  
two GR-874 50-ohm connectors.  The maximum allowed impulse width is 50nS.  
two GR-874 50-ohm connectors.  The maximum allowed impulse width is 50nS.  
The internal power supply allows 50Vpk and with ext. PWR max. 300Vpk is possible!
The internal voltage source is adjustable from 0V to 50V.
Using an external voltage source, pulses up to 300V are possible.


The special feature of the 109 is that the switching action is made directly by a  
The special feature of the 109 is that the switching action is made directly by a  
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Be aware during servicing, the thermal breaker is on  
Be aware during servicing, the thermal breaker is on  
full mains and has no protection cover!
full mains and has no protection cover!
* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/109/tek%20109.v6.pdf Tektronix 109 Manual (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/slac-tn-71-027.pdf Report comparing RG-58 with RG-174 using Tek 109 and Tek 661 (PDF)]


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Revision as of 09:37, 29 October 2011

The Tektronix Type 109 is a pulse generator using a GR-874 50-ohm output connector and has a specified rise time of 250ps. Pulse width can be programmed with a external 50 Ohm cable through two GR-874 50-ohm connectors. The maximum allowed impulse width is 50nS. The internal voltage source is adjustable from 0V to 50V. Using an external voltage source, pulses up to 300V are possible.

The special feature of the 109 is that the switching action is made directly by a mercury switch. Frequency and life time was therefore fairly short, about 600Hz and 200 hours. So, if the operator forgets to shut the 109 down over the weekend and some holidays, the reed switch will need replacement. Be aware during servicing, the thermal breaker is on full mains and has no protection cover!