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The '''Tektronix Type R''' is a plug-in for [[500-series scopes]]. | The '''Tektronix Type R''' is a plug-in for [[500-series scopes]]. | ||
It is designed to measure risetime of a NPN and PNP transistors, | It is designed to measure risetime of a NPN and PNP transistors, but it works well with FETs as well. | ||
but it works well with FETs as well. | |||
Type R can operate in grounded-emitter or grounded-base configurations. | Type R can operate in grounded-emitter or grounded-base configurations. | ||
In the grounded-emitter configuration, it provides a variable collector voltage through a collector resistor | In the grounded-emitter configuration, it provides a variable collector voltage through a collector resistor which is used to sense the collector current. | ||
which is used to sense the collector current. | It provides a base bias voltage and a base pulse signal, fed to the base of the transistor through a resistor. | ||
It provides a base bias voltage and a base pulse signal, | The base pulse is generated by a [[mercury switch]] and its rise time is specified to be less than 5 nanoseconds. | ||
fed to the base of the transistor through a resistor. | |||
The base pulse is generated by a [[mercury switch]] | |||
and its rise time is specified to be less than 5 nanoseconds. | |||
Base and collector bias conditions can be set independently. | Base and collector bias conditions can be set independently. | ||
The collector signal is AC-coupled to | The collector signal is AC-coupled to an amplifier whose output is fed to the oscilloscope. | ||
an amplifier whose output is fed to the oscilloscope. | The Type R has its own on-board low-voltage, high-current regulated power supplies which feature germanium power transistors. | ||
The Type R has its own on-board low-voltage, | |||
high-current regulated power supplies which feature germanium power transistors. | |||
Type R was [[introduced in 1958]], along with the [[551]], [[533]], and [[543]] mainframes, | Type R was [[introduced in 1958]], along with the [[551]], [[533]], and [[543]] mainframes, | ||
Revision as of 08:21, 20 August 2021
The Tektronix Type R is a plug-in for 500-series scopes. It is designed to measure risetime of a NPN and PNP transistors, but it works well with FETs as well.
Type R can operate in grounded-emitter or grounded-base configurations. In the grounded-emitter configuration, it provides a variable collector voltage through a collector resistor which is used to sense the collector current. It provides a base bias voltage and a base pulse signal, fed to the base of the transistor through a resistor. The base pulse is generated by a mercury switch and its rise time is specified to be less than 5 nanoseconds. Base and collector bias conditions can be set independently.
The collector signal is AC-coupled to an amplifier whose output is fed to the oscilloscope. The Type R has its own on-board low-voltage, high-current regulated power supplies which feature germanium power transistors.
Type R was introduced in 1958, along with the 551, 533, and 543 mainframes, and the Type H plug-in. It is the first plug-in with transistors. It was dropped after 1966.
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Type R plug-in with fixtures
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Late serial number Type R
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Late serial number Type R
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Late serial number Type R
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Type R with 386-852
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386-852, 386-853, 386-854, 386-855, 386-856, and 386-857 fixtures for use with Type R.
