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The Tektronix Type Q is a strain gauge preamp plug-in for [[500-series scopes]].  The Type Q
The Tektronix Type Q is a strain gauge preamp plug-in for [[500-series scopes]].  The Type Q contains a 25kHz oscillator that is used to drive a
contains a 25kHz oscillator that is used to drive a Wheatstone bridge for measuring the
Wheatstone bridge for measuring the impedance of the strain gauge.   
impedance of the strain gauge.  Resistive, capacitive, and inductive strain gauges are  
Resistive, capacitive, and inductive strain gauges are supported.
supported.


Type Q was [[introduced in 1960]] and was the last all-tube plugin.  It was dropped after 1971 or 1972.
Type Q was [[introduced in 1960]] and was the last all-tube plug-in.   
It was dropped after 1971 or 1972.


* [http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/q/ Tektronix Type Q Manual (BAMA)]
* [http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/q/ Tektronix Type Q Manual (BAMA)]

Revision as of 21:07, 29 April 2011

The Tektronix Type Q is a strain gauge preamp plug-in for 500-series scopes. The Type Q contains a 25kHz oscillator that is used to drive a Wheatstone bridge for measuring the impedance of the strain gauge. Resistive, capacitive, and inductive strain gauges are supported.

Type Q was introduced in 1960 and was the last all-tube plug-in. It was dropped after 1971 or 1972.