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|designers=Bill Lukens
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* [[Media:070-0523-00.pdf|Tektronix 106 Manual]] (PDF)
* [[Media:070-0523-00.pdf|Tektronix 106 Manual]]
* [[Media:Tek 106 irb no ocr.pdf|Tektronix 106 Instrument Reference Book (PDF, needs OCR)]]
* [[Media:Tek 106 irb.pdf|Tektronix 106 Instrument Reference Book]]
* [[Media:Tek 106 design notes.pdf|Possible Tek 106 Design Notes (PDF)]]
* [[Media:Tek 106 design notes.pdf|Possible Tek 106 Design Notes]]
* [[Media:Tek 106 fcp jan 1967.pdf|Tektronix 106 Factory Calibration Procedure, January 1967]]
* [[Media:Tek 106 fcp jan 1967.pdf|Tektronix 106 Factory Calibration Procedure, January 1967]]
* [[Media:Tek 106 fcp june 1969.pdf|Tektronix 106 Factory Calibration Procedure, June 1969‎]]
* [[Media:Tek 106 fcp june 1969.pdf|Tektronix 106 Factory Calibration Procedure, June 1969‎]]
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The '''Tektronix Type 106''' is a square-wave generator [[introduced in 1966]].  It has four outputs:
The '''Tektronix Type 106''' is a square-wave generator [[introduced in 1966]], designed by [[Bill Lukens]].  It has four outputs:


* '''Fast Rise +Output:''' 500 mV into 50 Ω load, positive-going pulse, 1 ns rise time, 50 Ω output impedance, [[GR-874 connector]]
* '''Fast Rise +Output:''' 500 mV into 50 Ω load, positive-going pulse, 1 ns rise time, 50 Ω output impedance, [[GR-874 connector]]
* '''Fast Rise −Output:''' 500 mV into 50 Ω load, negative-going pulse, 1 ns rise time, 50 Ω output impedance, GR-874 connector
* '''Fast Rise −Output:''' 500 mV into 50 Ω load, negative-going pulse, 1 ns rise time, 50 Ω output impedance, GR-874 connector
* '''High Amplitude Output:''' 12 V into 50 Ω load, 12 ns rise time, 600 Ω output impedance, GR-874 connector
* '''High Amplitude Output:''' 0.5–12 V into 50 Ω load / 7–120 V unterminated, 12 ns rise time into 50 Ω load / 120 ns unterminated, 600 Ω output impedance, 240 mA max., GR-874 connector
* '''Trigger Output:''' 100 mV into 50 Ω load, 50 ns rise time, 150 Ω output impedance, [[BNC connector]]
* '''Trigger Output:''' 100 mV into 50 Ω load, 50 ns rise time, 150 Ω output impedance, [[BNC connector]]


==Links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RCoTXdgZts Type 106 Rebuild] by Zenwizard Studios @ YouTube
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmOtKnk-oGY Type 106 Power Supply Specific Information] by Zenwizard Studios @ YouTube
{{Documents|Link=106}}
{{PatentLinks|106}}
==Internals==
The 1 ns rise-time outputs are generated using diodes to clip a high amplitude signal. In units with serial numbers less than 1190, GaAs diodes were used for clipping.   
The 1 ns rise-time outputs are generated using diodes to clip a high amplitude signal. In units with serial numbers less than 1190, GaAs diodes were used for clipping.   
After serial number 1190, silicon diodes were used.
After serial number 1190, silicon diodes were used.


The high amplitude output stage of the 106 is made of four [[7189A]] tubes in parallel.   
The high amplitude output stage of the 106 is made of four [[7189A]] tubes in parallel.   
With moderate effort, the socket wiring can be made compatible with the [[7189]] aka [[6BQ5]].
With moderate effort, the socket wiring can be made compatible with the [[7189]] and [[6BQ5]] (EL84).


==Pictures==
==Pictures==
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==Components==
{{Parts|106}}


[[Category:Pulse generators]]
[[Category:Pulse generators]]
[[Category:GR874]]
[[Category:GR874]]

Revision as of 05:30, 17 September 2024

Tektronix 106
Pulse generator
Tektronix 106

Produced from 1966 to (?)

Manuals
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix Type 106 is a square-wave generator introduced in 1966, designed by Bill Lukens. It has four outputs:

  • Fast Rise +Output: 500 mV into 50 Ω load, positive-going pulse, 1 ns rise time, 50 Ω output impedance, GR-874 connector
  • Fast Rise −Output: 500 mV into 50 Ω load, negative-going pulse, 1 ns rise time, 50 Ω output impedance, GR-874 connector
  • High Amplitude Output: 0.5–12 V into 50 Ω load / 7–120 V unterminated, 12 ns rise time into 50 Ω load / 120 ns unterminated, 600 Ω output impedance, 240 mA max., GR-874 connector
  • Trigger Output: 100 mV into 50 Ω load, 50 ns rise time, 150 Ω output impedance, BNC connector

Links

Documents Referencing 106

Document Class Title Authors Year Links
Tekscope 1970 V2 N3 Jun 1970.pdf Article Tektronix Signal Sources 1970

Internals

The 1 ns rise-time outputs are generated using diodes to clip a high amplitude signal. In units with serial numbers less than 1190, GaAs diodes were used for clipping. After serial number 1190, silicon diodes were used.

The high amplitude output stage of the 106 is made of four 7189A tubes in parallel. With moderate effort, the socket wiring can be made compatible with the 7189 and 6BQ5 (EL84).

Pictures

Components

Some Parts Used in the 106

Part Part Number(s) Class Description Used in
12BY7A 154-047 154-0047-00 Vacuum Tube (Pentode) miniature 6.5 W power pentode 106 163 524 531 533 535 536 541 543 535 545 545A 549 555 75 3A75 3B5
2N3739 151-0201-00 Discrete component Silicon NPN power transistor 013-002 106 4501 561B R561B 564B R564B 568 7503 7504
6EW6 154-0212-00 Vacuum Tube (Pentode) pentode 106 132 360 51 527 581 581A 585 585A 3T77 3T77A
7189A 154-0503-00 Vacuum Tube (Pentode) power pentode 106