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amplifier is 27ns (13MHz bandwidth), but it can track a common-mode risetime of 7ns.
amplifier is 27ns (13MHz bandwidth), but it can track a common-mode risetime of 7ns.


Type Z has two inputs, A and B, plus a precision comparison voltage, Vc, that is
The Type Z has two inputs, A and B, plus a precision comparison voltage, Vc, that is
adjustable from 0 to +/-1V, 10V, or 100V via a ten-turn pot.  It's possible to
adjustable from 0 to +/-1V, 10V, or 100V via a ten-turn pot.  It's possible to
view A, -B, A-B, A-Vc, or Vc-B.
view A, -B, A-B, A-Vc, or Vc-B.
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It is also the only comparator that can handle +/- 100V common mode at full sensitivity.
It is also the only comparator that can handle +/- 100V common mode at full sensitivity.


With a pair of "Disconnect Signal" buttons, Type Z was the first movement toward a "Gnd"
With a pair of "Disconnect Signal" buttons, the Type Z was the first of the movement toward a "Gnd"
position on the input switches.
position on the input switches.


Type Z was [[introduced in 1960]] and uses both tubes and transistors,
The Type Z was [[introduced in 1960]] and uses both tubes and transistors,
capitalizing on each's strengths.  It was dropped after 1968.
capitalizing on the strengths of each.  It was dropped after 1968.


The Type [[P6023]] probe, [[introduced in 1962]] with R and C compensation,
The Type [[P6023]] probe, [[introduced in 1962]] with R and C compensation,
was specifically designed for Type Z but also marketed for Type [[G]].
was specifically designed for the Type Z but also marketed for the Type [[G]].


* http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/z/
* [http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/z/ Tektronix Type Z Manual (BAMA)]
* http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_z_factory_cal_proc.pdf
* [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_z_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix Type Z Factory Calibration Procedure (PDF)]

Revision as of 16:51, 6 March 2011

The Tektronix Type Z is a comparator plug-in for 500-series scopes. Its maximum sensitivity is 50mV/div, and it achieves 40,000 to 1 common-mode rejection at DC and low frequencies. Its risetime as a general-purpose amplifier is 27ns (13MHz bandwidth), but it can track a common-mode risetime of 7ns.

The Type Z has two inputs, A and B, plus a precision comparison voltage, Vc, that is adjustable from 0 to +/-1V, 10V, or 100V via a ten-turn pot. It's possible to view A, -B, A-B, A-Vc, or Vc-B.

Unlike later comparators, it has a separate step attenuator for each input, permitting you to view the difference between signals of widely differing amplitudes. It is also the only comparator that can handle +/- 100V common mode at full sensitivity.

With a pair of "Disconnect Signal" buttons, the Type Z was the first of the movement toward a "Gnd" position on the input switches.

The Type Z was introduced in 1960 and uses both tubes and transistors, capitalizing on the strengths of each. It was dropped after 1968.

The Type P6023 probe, introduced in 1962 with R and C compensation, was specifically designed for the Type Z but also marketed for the Type G.