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The '''Tektronix 123''' is a miniature preamplifier [[introduced in 1955]].   
The '''Tektronix 123''' is a miniature preamplifier [[introduced in 1955]].   


The gain is 100, input impedance is 10 MΩ, and output impedance is 31 kΩ. Frequency response is from 3 Hz to 25 kHz.
It is intended to be used as an audio-frequency AC preamplifier for other instruments such as oscilloscopes.
 
{{BeginSpecs}}
{{Spec | Bandwidth      | 3 Hz to 25 kHz }}
{{Spec | Voltage gain   | ×100 (40 dB) }}
{{Spec | Noise          | ≤7.5 μV<sub>RMS</sub>, input-referred }}
{{Spec | Max. input      | 0.1 V<sub>p-p</sub> }}
{{Spec | Input impedance | 10 MΩ }}
{{Spec | Output impedance| 31 kΩ }}
{{Spec | Power          | One 1.345 V mercury battery (RM3R) and one miniature 30 V battery (413); 100 hours runtime }}
{{EndSpecs}}
 
==Prices==
* 50$ in 1960 (~$500 in 2023 dollars)
 
==Internals==


The 123 uses two [[CK512AX]] pentodes for amplification and is powered by batteries.  
The 123 uses two [[CK512AX]] pentodes for amplification and is powered by batteries.  
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Although the 123 is an AC amplifier, the output is taken directly from the plate of one of the tubes, without an output coupling (DC block) capacitor.  So the output signal rides on about 15 volts of DC.   
Although the 123 is an AC amplifier, the output is taken directly from the plate of one of the tubes, without an output coupling (DC block) capacitor.  So the output signal rides on about 15 volts of DC.   


The intended use of the 123 is as a preamplifier for other instrumentation such as an oscilloscope, and the oscilloscope's input coupling can simply be set to "AC".
==Pictures==
 
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==Pictures==<gallery>
Tek 123 1958 cat.jpg|Description in 1958 Catalog
Tek 123 1958 cat.jpg|Description in 1958 Catalog
Tek 123 front.png|Front panel
Tek 123 front.png|Front panel
Tek 123 schematic.png|Schematic
Tek 123 schematic.png|Schematic
Tek 123 partslist.png|Parts list
Tek 123 partslist.png|Parts list
Tek_123-2.jpg
Tek_123-2.jpg | Left side panel – circuit diagram
Tek_123-3.jpg
Tek_123-3.jpg | Right side panel – parts list
Tek_123-4.jpg
Tek_123-4.jpg
Tek_123-5.jpg
Tek_123-5.jpg
Tek_123-1.jpg
Tek_123-1.jpg
File:Tek 123 front.jpg|External view
Tek 123 front.jpg|External view
File:Tek 123 internal.jpg|internal view
Tek 123 internal.jpg|internal view
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Components==
{{Parts|123}}


[[Category:Amplifiers]]
[[Category:Amplifiers]]
[[Category:Introduced in 1955]]
[[Category:Introduced in 1955]]