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The Type W is a differential comparator plug-in amplifier for [[500-series scopes]].  Its bandwidth varies from 23MHz to 8MHz
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depending on gain.  Only modestly faster than its predecessor, Type [[Z]], Type W extends performance
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in terms of sensitivity, reaching 1mV/div.  It achieves 20,000 to 1 common-mode rejection at DC and low frequencies.
|series=500-series scopes
It has a built in precision variable voltage supply, "Vc", which is controlled by a ten-turn pot and can vary from either -1.1V to +1.1V or -11V to +11V.
|type=Type W
Type W has two signal inputs, "A" and "B".  A mode switch selects between displaying A-Vc, A-B, or Vc-B.   
|summary=8-23 MHz differential comparator
The "A-B" mode is particularly useful for displaying the current in a sense resistor,  
|image=Tek_Type_W_Front–Tight.jpg
|caption=Type W front view
|introduced=1965
|discontinued=1974
|designers=John Horn
|manuals=
* [[Media:070-432.pdf|Tektronix Type W Manual]] (11MB)
* [[Media:070-432_Schematic_SN3270up.pdf|Tektronix Type W Schematics Color for SN 3270 up]] (10MB)
* [[Media:070-1109-00.pdf|Tektronix Type W SN 7000-up Manual]] (OCR)
* [[Media:Tek type w fcp jan 1969.pdf|Tektronix Type W Factory Calibration Procedure, January 1969]] (OCR)
* [[Media:Tek type w fcp no ocr.pdf|Tektronix Type W Factory Calibration Procedure, March 1969]] (OCR)
* [[Media:Tek type w cal outline.pdf|Tektronix Type W Calibration Outline]] (OCR)
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The '''Tektronix Type W''' is a differential comparator plug-in amplifier for [[500-series scopes]], designed by [[John Horn]].
 
{{BeginSpecs}}
{{Spec | Deflection        | 1 mV/Div to 50 V/Div, 1–2–5 (6-position) and 4-position decade attenuator }}
{{Spec | Input impedance  | 1 MΩ // 20 pF (either input) }}
{{Spec | Bandwidth        | 26 MHz (23 MHz below S/N 7000) @ 50 mV/cm; 8 MHz @ 1 mV/cm }}
{{Spec | Common Mode Range | ±15 V after INPUT ATTEN }}
{{Spec | CMRR              | DC Coupled: 20000:1 DC to 20 kHz, 500:1 at 500 kHz; AC Coupled: 1000:1 at 60 Hz }}
{{Spec | Signal ranges    | }}
 
{| class="wikitable" border=1 style="margin-left: 8em;" |
!Maximum Input Voltage (S/N 7000-up)
|-
| DC Coupled || 350 V
|-
| AC Coupled || 500 V
|-
!Maximum Input Voltage (S/N 101-6999)
|-
| INPUT ATTEN = 1 || 15 V
|-
| INPUT ATTEN = 10 || 150 V
|-
| INPUT ATTEN = 100 || ±350 V (DC Coupled); 500 V (AC Coupled)
|-
| INPUT ATTEN = 1000 || ±350 V (DC Coupled); 500 V (AC Coupled)
|-
|}
 
Type W is faster (bandwidth 23 MHz to 8 MHz depending on gain) than its [[Z|Type Z]] predecessor, and it extends performance in terms of sensitivity, reaching 1 mV/div.   
It achieves 20,000 to 1 common-mode rejection at DC and low frequencies.
{{EndSpecs}}
 
==Links==
{{Documents|Link=W}}
 
==Calibration Fixture==
:[[067-0503-00]] Precision DC Divider, 10x & 100x
 
==Operation==
Type W has two signal inputs, "A" and "B", and a built in precision variable voltage supply, "V<sub>C</sub>",  
which is controlled by a ten-turn pot and can vary from either −1.1 V to +1.1 V or −11 V to +11 V.  
A mode switch selects between displaying A−V<sub>C</sub>, A−B, or V<sub>C</sub>−B.   
The "A−B" mode is particularly useful for displaying the current in a sense resistor,  
while the other modes provide "slideback" measurements of small variations superimposed on a large constant.   
while the other modes provide "slideback" measurements of small variations superimposed on a large constant.   
An output of Vc is provided on the front panel of the Type W.  Unlike Type [[Z]],
An output of V<sub>C</sub> is provided on the front panel for precision measurements.   
Type W has two gain axes, a decade attenuator and a 1-2-5-10-20-50 selector, reminiscent of Type [[D]] from ten years before.
 
Type W is the only letter-series plugin with an "infinite resistance" input mode selectable at the front panel.
Unlike the Type Z, Type W has two gain axes: a decade attenuator and a 1−2−5−10−20−50 selector, reminiscent of [[D|Type D]] from ten years before.
(Type [[1A5]] has an internal jumper than can be cut.)
 
Type W is the only letter-series plug-in with an "infinite resistance" input mode selectable at the front panel.
(Types [[1A5]] and [[1A7]] have an internal jumper that can be cut.)
 
Early production Type W in a [[556]] mainframe won't meet spec for overdrive recovery time, because an overdriven W passes enough common-mode to the mainframe vertical amp to saturate it. 
At S/N 3270, this was fixed, by adding another stage to attenuate CM. The new "output amp" circuit board clips onto the rear bulkhead; significant hand mods are required on the chassis.
This was also offered as Modification kit 040-0447-00 to retrofit existing instruments.
   
   
In the letter-series timeline of differential amps, Type W, introduced in 1965, follows Type [[Z]] and precedes Type [[1A5]].
Type W was created with a pair of type [[8056]] [[Nuvistor|Nuvistors]] in the front end.  In 1971 (S/N 7000), following the lead of Type [[1A7]], the Nuvistors were replaced by JFETs to reduce drift.
Types W and [[O]] were "in at the finish", available right up to the discontinuance of the entire classic plugin scope line in 1974.
Mod kit 040-0590-00 was offered for existing instruments.
 
In the letter-series timeline of differential comparators, Type W, [[introduced in 1965]], follows [[Z|Type Z]] and precedes [[1A5|Type 1A5]].


* http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/w/
Type W uses three type [[8416]] tubes, the 12V version of the [[6DJ8]].


==Pictures==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Type_w_front.jpg|Front view.
 
Image:Type_w_topleft.jpg|Top-left view.  
Tek_Type_W_Front.jpg|Front View
Image:Type_w_bottom.jpg|Bottom view.
Tek_Type_W_Right.jpg|Right View
Tek_Type_W_Left.jpg|Left View
Tek_Type_W_Top.jpg|Top View
Tek_Type_W_Bottom.jpg|Bottom View
Tek w block.png|Block Diagram
Type_w_front.jpg|Front view.
Type_w_topleft.jpg|Top-left view.  
Type_w_bottom.jpg|Bottom view.
Tek w differential comparator.png|Differential Comparator, initial version
Tek w input attenuators.png|Input Attenuators
Tek w switching diagram.png|Switching Diagram
Tek type w a phase 1.jpg|A-phase (prototype) Type W
Tek type w a phase 2.jpg|A-phase (prototype) Type W
Tek type w a phase 3.jpg|A-phase (prototype) Type W
Tek type w a phase 4.jpg|A-phase (prototype) Type W
Tek type w a phase 5.jpg|A-phase (prototype) Type W
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Components==
{{Parts|W}}
[[Category:500 series plugins]]
[[Category:Differential amplifiers]]

Latest revision as of 17:37, 9 March 2024

Tektronix Type W
8-23 MHz differential comparator
Type W front view

Compatible with 500-series scopes

Produced from 1965 to 1974

Manuals
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix Type W is a differential comparator plug-in amplifier for 500-series scopes, designed by John Horn.

Key Specifications

Deflection 1 mV/Div to 50 V/Div, 1–2–5 (6-position) and 4-position decade attenuator
Input impedance 1 MΩ // 20 pF (either input)
Bandwidth 26 MHz (23 MHz below S/N 7000) @ 50 mV/cm; 8 MHz @ 1 mV/cm
Common Mode Range ±15 V after INPUT ATTEN
CMRR DC Coupled: 20000:1 DC to 20 kHz, 500:1 at 500 kHz; AC Coupled: 1000:1 at 60 Hz
Signal ranges
Maximum Input Voltage (S/N 7000-up)
DC Coupled 350 V
AC Coupled 500 V
Maximum Input Voltage (S/N 101-6999)
INPUT ATTEN = 1 15 V
INPUT ATTEN = 10 150 V
INPUT ATTEN = 100 ±350 V (DC Coupled); 500 V (AC Coupled)
INPUT ATTEN = 1000 ±350 V (DC Coupled); 500 V (AC Coupled)

Type W is faster (bandwidth 23 MHz to 8 MHz depending on gain) than its Type Z predecessor, and it extends performance in terms of sensitivity, reaching 1 mV/div. It achieves 20,000 to 1 common-mode rejection at DC and low frequencies.

Links

Documents Referencing W

Document Class Title Authors Year Links
Tekscope 1970 V2 N5 Oct 1970.pdf Article Amplitude Measurement to Better Than 1% 1970
Tekscope 1972 V4 N5 Sep 1972.pdf Article A Practical Approach to Differential Amplifiers and Measurements Fred Beckett 1972
Tekscope 1972 V4 N6 Nov 1972.pdf Article Differential Amplifiers and Measurements, Part 2 Fred Beckett 1972

Calibration Fixture

067-0503-00 Precision DC Divider, 10x & 100x

Operation

Type W has two signal inputs, "A" and "B", and a built in precision variable voltage supply, "VC", which is controlled by a ten-turn pot and can vary from either −1.1 V to +1.1 V or −11 V to +11 V. A mode switch selects between displaying A−VC, A−B, or VC−B. The "A−B" mode is particularly useful for displaying the current in a sense resistor, while the other modes provide "slideback" measurements of small variations superimposed on a large constant. An output of VC is provided on the front panel for precision measurements.

Unlike the Type Z, Type W has two gain axes: a decade attenuator and a 1−2−5−10−20−50 selector, reminiscent of Type D from ten years before.

Type W is the only letter-series plug-in with an "infinite resistance" input mode selectable at the front panel. (Types 1A5 and 1A7 have an internal jumper that can be cut.)

Early production Type W in a 556 mainframe won't meet spec for overdrive recovery time, because an overdriven W passes enough common-mode to the mainframe vertical amp to saturate it. At S/N 3270, this was fixed, by adding another stage to attenuate CM. The new "output amp" circuit board clips onto the rear bulkhead; significant hand mods are required on the chassis. This was also offered as Modification kit 040-0447-00 to retrofit existing instruments.

Type W was created with a pair of type 8056 Nuvistors in the front end. In 1971 (S/N 7000), following the lead of Type 1A7, the Nuvistors were replaced by JFETs to reduce drift. Mod kit 040-0590-00 was offered for existing instruments.

In the letter-series timeline of differential comparators, Type W, introduced in 1965, follows Type Z and precedes Type 1A5.

Type W uses three type 8416 tubes, the 12V version of the 6DJ8.

Pictures

Components

Some Parts Used in the W

Part Part Number(s) Class Description Used in
6DJ8 154-0187-00 154-0305-00 Vacuum Tube (Dual Triode) dual triode 132 161 310A 316 317 502 502A 503 504 506 515 516 519 526 529 RM529 533 535 536 543 544 545 545A 545B 546 547 549 555 556 561A 561S 564 565 567 581 581A 585 585A 661 1A4 1S1 60 2A60 63 2A63 67 2B67 3A1 3A1S 3A2 3A3 3A6 3A7 72 3A72 75 3A75 4S2 51 3B1 3B1S 3B2 3B3 3B4 3M1 3S76 3T77 3T77A 9A1 9A2 1121 80 81 82 86 B O W Z Telequipment D56 Telequipment S32A Telequipment D52 S-311 Telequipment TD51 Telequipment S52 Telequipment S51 Telequipment Type A TU-4
8056 154-0417-00 Vacuum Tube (Triode) low-voltage Nuvistor triode 422 502 W 1S1 3A7 3S3 3T4 5T3 10A1
8416 154-0413-00 157-0116-00 Vacuum Tube (Dual Triode) dual triode 1S1 2A61 3A8 3L5 W