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{{Plugin Sidebar 2 |
{{Plugin Sidebar  
title=Tektronix 1A1|
|manufacturer=Tektronix
summary=50 MHz dual channel amplifier|
|series=500-series scopes
image=tek 1a1 front.jpg |  
|type=1A1
caption=1A1 front view|
|summary=50 MHz dual channel amplifier
introduced=1964 |
|image=Tek 1A1 front.jpg  
discontinued=1975 |
|caption=1A1 front view
series=[[500-series scopes]]|
|introduced=1964  
manuals=
|discontinued=1975  
* [http://w140.com/mmm/tek-1a1-early.pdf Tektronix 1A1 Manual (early) (PDF)]
|designers=Ron Olson
* [http://w140.com/mmm/tek-1a1-late.pdf Tektronix 1A1 Manual (late) (PDF)]
|manuals=
<!-- * [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_1a1_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix 1A1 Field Recalibration Procedure (PDF)] -->
* [[Media:070-378.pdf|Tektronix 1A1 Manual (early)]] (bad-OCR)
* [http://w140.com/Tektronix_1A1_SN20000up_german_short_version_300dpi.pdf Tektronix 1A1 Manual SN20000-up German Short Version (PDF)]
* [[Media:070-0885-00.pdf|Tektronix 1A1 Manual (late)]] (bad-OCR)
* [[Media:tek_1a1_field_cal_proc.pdf|Tektronix 1A1 Field Recalibration Procedure]] (OCR)
* [[Media:tek_1a1_sn20000up_german_short_version.pdf|Tektronix 1A1 Manual SN20000-up German Short Version]] (bad-OCR)
* [[Media:Tek type 1a1 cal outline.pdf|Tektronix 1A1 Calibration Outline]] (OCR)
* [[Media:Tek 1A1 FET mod.pdf|Modification to replace nuvistors with FETs]]


* [[Media:070-378.pdf|Tektronix 1A1 Manual (early) (PDF, OCR, bad-OCR)]]
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* [[Media:070-0885-00.pdf|Tektronix 1A1 Manual (late) (PDF, OCR, bad-OCR)]]
* [https://w140.com/mmm/tek-1a1-early.pdf Tektronix 1A1 Manual (early)]
* [[Media:tek_1a1_field_cal_proc.pdf|Tektronix 1A1 Field Recalibration Procedure (PDF, OCR)]]
* [https://w140.com/mmm/tek-1a1-late.pdf Tektronix 1A1 Manual (late)]
* [[Media:tek_1a1_sn20000up_german_short_version.pdf|Tektronix 1A1 Manual SN20000-up German Short Version (PDF, OCR, bad-OCR)]]
* [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_1a1_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix 1A1 Field Recalibration Procedure]
* [https://w140.com/Tektronix_1A1_SN20000up_german_short_version_300dpi.pdf Tektronix 1A1 Manual SN20000-up German Short Version]
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}}
The '''Tektronix Type 1A1''' plug-in for the [[500-series scopes]] has two channels
The '''Tektronix Type 1A1''' plug-in for the [[500-series scopes]] has two channels and a −3 dB point of 50 MHz at 50 mV/Div, 28 MHz at 5 mV/Div,
and a -3 dB point of 50 MHz at 50 mV/Div, 28 MHz at 5 mV/Div,
and 2 Hz to 15 MHz at 500 μV/Div when channels 1 and 2 are cascaded. It was designed by [[Ron Olson]].
and 2 Hz to 15 MHz at 500 μV/Div when channels 1 and 2 are cascaded.


There were three distinct versions of 1A1.
There were three distinct versions of 1A1.
* The first version, from 1964 to 1966, has a [[Nuvistor]] front-end, and [[rotary_input_switch|rotary input switches]] that were concentric with the [[BNC]] jacks. The knobs to invert the input channels are concentric with the vertical position knobs.
* The first version, from 1964 to 1966, has a [[Nuvistor]] front-end, and [[rotary_input_switch|rotary input switches]] that were concentric with the [[BNC]] jacks. The knobs to invert the input channels are concentric with the vertical position knobs.
* The second version, from 1966 to ??? has fluted round V/cm knobs, and lever switches. The channel inversion control is an organ-style pull-push knob.
* The second version, from 1966 to ??? has fluted round V/cm knobs, and lever switches. The channel inversion control is an organ-style pull-push knob.  The nuvistors are mounted under a thermal cover on a sub-chassis with rubber stand-offs.
* The third model, from ??? until the end has four-sided V/cm knobs and a FET front-end.
* The third model, from ??? until the end has four-sided V/cm knobs and a FET front-end.


Type 1A1 uses the "ALT SWEEP SLAVE PULSE" signal that is sent by scopes on pin 7 of the plug-in connector.   
Type 1A1 uses the [[500_Series_plug-in_interface|"ALT SWEEP SLAVE PULSE" signal]] that is sent by scopes on pin 7 of the plug-in connector.   
In a Type [[547]] mainframe, this signal allows channel 1 to be displayed using the "A" timebase  
In a Type [[547]] mainframe, this signal allows channel 1 to be displayed using the "A" timebase and channel 2 using the "B" timebase.
and channel 2 using the "B" timebase.
This is useful, for example, to view the IF and AF of a radio receiver at the same time.   
This is useful, for example, to view the IF and AF of a radio receiver at the same time.   
Even after the front-end transitioned from Nuvistors to FETs, the output amplifier continued to use Nuvistors.
Even after the front-end transitioned from Nuvistors to FETs, the output amplifier continued to use Nuvistors.


Type 1A1 has an External Trigger output for mainframes prior to the [[547]] that don't support plug-in triggering, and supplies the trigger system on [[500 Series plug-in interface|pins 4/5 of the mainframe interface]].
Type 1A1 has an External Trigger output for mainframes prior to the [[547]] that don't support plug-in triggering, and supplies the trigger system on [[500 Series plug-in interface|pins 4/5 of the mainframe interface]].  It also has a ×10 amplified output from channel 1 that can be cascaded into the channel 2 input for 500 μV/Div sensitivity at reduced bandwidth (15 MHz).


Types 1A1 and [[1A2]] were [[introduced in 1964|introduced together in 1964]],  
Types 1A1 and [[1A2]] were [[introduced in 1964|introduced together in 1964]], the former for high-end use, the latter as an upgrade/replacement for [[CA|Type CA]].   
the former for high-end use, the latter as an upgrade/replacement for [[CA|Type CA]].   
Both remained available until the [[500-series scopes|500-series scope line]] was discontinued.
Both remained available until the [[500-series scopes|500-series scope line]] was discontinued.


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The 1A1 may have evolved from the [[J|Type J]], which never went into production.
The 1A1 may have evolved from the [[J|Type J]], which never went into production.


==Specifications==
{{BeginSpecs}}
[[Category:Specifications needed]]  ''please add''
{{Spec | Bandwidth | 50 MHz @ 50 mV/Div and up (in fast mainframes), 28 MHz @ 5 mV/Div, 15 MHz with cascaded channels (~0.5 mV/Div) }}
{{Spec | Rise time | 7 ns @ 50 mV/Div and up (in fast mainframes), 13 ns @ 5 mV/Div, 24 ns with cascaded channels (~0.5 mV/Div) }}
{{Spec | Deflection | 5 mV/Div to 20 V/Div, 1−2−5 }}
{{Spec | Max. input | 600 V DC + peak AC }}
{{Spec | Input impedance | 1 MΩ // 15 pF }}
{{Spec | Modes | Ch 1, Ch 2, ALT, CHOP, ADD }}
{{EndSpecs}}


==Links==
==Links==
* [http://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_other/1A1.html 1A1 @ amplifier.cd]   
* [http://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_other/1A1.html 1A1 @ amplifier.cd]   
{{Documents|Link=1A1}}


==Pictures==
==Pictures==


<gallery>
<gallery>
Tek_1A1_Early_Front.jpeg | 1A1 SN121
Tek 1a1 early style.jpg|Early 1A1
Tek 1a1 early style.jpg|Early 1A1
Tek 1A1 front.jpg | Second 1A1 version
dual_1A1_2.JPG|left: Nuvistor right: FET
dual_1A1_2.JPG|left: Nuvistor right: FET
dual_1A1_1.JPG|left: Nuvistor right: FET
dual_1A1_1.JPG|left: Nuvistor right: FET
dual_1A1.JPG|left: Nuvistor right: FET
dual_1A1.JPG|left: Nuvistor right: FET
1A1 Nuvistor mount 1.jpg | Nuvistors under thermal cover, on shock-mounted sub-chassis
1A1 Nuvistor mount 2.jpg | Nuvistor cover and tubes unplugged
1A1 Nuvistor mount 3.jpg | Nuvistor cover and tubes, bottom
1a1_frontend.png|Early 1A1 front end
1a1_frontend.png|Early 1A1 front end
Tek 1a1 late output amp.png|Late 1A1 Output Amp
Tek 1a1 late output amp.png|Late 1A1 Output Amp
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Tek 1a1 black.jpg|Black 1A1
Tek 1a1 black.jpg|Black 1A1
Tek 1a1 latest guernsey.jpg|Latest version 1A1. Photo courtesy of Dan Wilson (Hideaway Studio).
Tek 1a1 latest guernsey.jpg|Latest version 1A1. Photo courtesy of Dan Wilson (Hideaway Studio).
Tek_1A1_Top.jpeg | 1A1 -  First Version - Top
Tek_1A1_Underside.jpeg | 1A1 -  First Version - Underside
Tek_1A1_RHS.jpeg | 1A1 -  First Version - RHS
Tek_1A1_LHS.jpeg | 1A1 -  First Version - LHS
Tek_1A1_FETFront-CH1.jpeg | Input FET board CH1
Tek_1A1_FETFront-CH2.jpeg | Input FET board CH2
Tek 1a1 front3.jpeg
</gallery>
</gallery>


 
==Components==
{{Parts|1A1}}


[[Category:500 series plugins]]
[[Category:500 series plugins]]