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|manufacturer=Tektronix  
summary="Direct Access" |
|series=7000-series scopes
image=Tek 7a21n front.jpg |
|type=7A21N  
caption=7A21 front panel |
|summary=Direct Access plug-in
introduced=1972 |
|image=Tek 7a21n front.jpg  
discontinued=1979 |
|caption=7A21 front panel  
series=7000-series scopes|
|introduced=1972  
manuals=
|discontinued=1979  
* [[Media:070-1367-00.pdf|Tektronix 7A21N Manual]] (PDF)
|designers=
* [[Media:070-1962-00.pdf|Tektronix 7A21N Manual]] (SN B040000-up, OCR, PDF)
|manuals=
* [[Media:070-1367-00.pdf|Tektronix 7A21N Manual]]
* [[Media:070-1962-00.pdf|Tektronix 7A21N Manual]] (SN B040000-up)
}}
}}
 
The '''Tektronix 7A21N''' is a 7000-series plug-in that provides direct access to the CRT for fast-risetime AC signals on the 500 MHz-class 7900 series scopes, i.e. [[7904]]/[[7904A]], [[R7903]], [[7934]], [[R7912]].
The '''Tektronix 7A21N''' is a 7000-series plug-in that provides direct access to the CRT for fast-risetime -
AC signals on the 500 MHz-class 7900 series scopes, i.e. [[7904]]/[[7904A]], [[R7903]], [[7934]], [[R7912]].


Input signals are applied via a pair of [[GR-874]] connectors.  
Input signals are applied via a pair of [[GR-874]] connectors.  


The 7A21N is fully passive and can be wired for single-ended or differential signals internally.  It includes  
The 7A21N is fully passive. It can be wired for single-ended or differential signals internally.   
two delay lines, two inverting "transformers" and a passive bridge and power divider.  There is no trigger  
It includes two delay lines, two inverting "transformers", and a passive bridge and power divider.   
pick-off, this would have to be provided externally e.g. through a [[7M11]].
There is no trigger pick-off, i.e. the trigger signal will have to be provided externally, e.g. through a [[7M11]].


The 7A21N is intended to be installed in the Left Vertical bay of the 79xx mainframe and requires the mainframe's  
The 7A21N is intended to be installed in the Left Vertical bay of the 79xx mainframe and requires the mainframe's vertical amplifier board to be replaced with the 7A21N CRT Input Network and 7A21N CRT Termination boards, which are shipped plugged into the back side of the 7A21N circuit board.  (A second-hand 7A21 without these boards and associated cables is useless!)   
vertical amplifier board to be replaced with the 7A21N CRT Input Network and 7A21N CRT Termination boards, which  
are shipped plugged into the back side of the 7A21N circuit board.  (A second-hand 7A21 without these boards and  
associated cables is useless!)   


Obviously, installing the replacement boards also disables the mainframe's
Obviously, installing the replacement boards also disables the mainframe's [[7000 series readout system|readout facility]] and second vertical plug-in bay.   
[[7000 series readout system|readout facility]] and second vertical plug-in bay.   


{{BeginSpecs}}
{{BeginSpecs}}
{{Spec | Deflection factor | < 4 V/Div (SE), < 2 V/Div (Differential) }}
{{Spec | Deflection       | < 4 V/Div (SE), < 2 V/Div (Differential) }}
{{Spec | Bandwidth        | 20 kHz – 1 GHz }}
{{Spec | Bandwidth        | 20 kHz – 1 GHz }}
{{Spec | Input impedance  | 50 Ω }}
{{Spec | Input impedance  | 50 Ω }}
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==Links==
==Links==
 
{{Documents|Link=7A21N}}
* [http://www.barrytech.com/tektronix/tek7000/tek7a21n.html Tek 7A21 @ barrytech.com]
{{PatentLinks|7A21N}}


==Pictures==
==Pictures==


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Tek 7a21n front.jpg|7A21N front
Tek 7a21n front.jpg|7A21N front
File:7a21 right.jpg|7A21N right
7a21 right.jpg|7A21N right
File:Tek 7a21 left.jpg|7A21N left (including vertical amp replacement boards)
Tek 7a21 left.jpg|7A21N left (including vertical amp replacement boards)
File:Tek_7a21_rear_conn.jpg|7A21N rear
Tek_7a21_rear_conn.jpg|7A21N rear
Image:7a21n-accessories-manual.jpg | Standard accessories
7a21n-accessories-manual.jpg | Standard accessories
</gallery>
</gallery>



Latest revision as of 06:27, 11 September 2024

Tektronix 7A21N
Direct Access plug-in
7A21 front panel

Compatible with 7000-series scopes

Produced from 1972 to 1979

Manuals
(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix 7A21N is a 7000-series plug-in that provides direct access to the CRT for fast-risetime AC signals on the 500 MHz-class 7900 series scopes, i.e. 7904/7904A, R7903, 7934, R7912.

Input signals are applied via a pair of GR-874 connectors.

The 7A21N is fully passive. It can be wired for single-ended or differential signals internally. It includes two delay lines, two inverting "transformers", and a passive bridge and power divider. There is no trigger pick-off, i.e. the trigger signal will have to be provided externally, e.g. through a 7M11.

The 7A21N is intended to be installed in the Left Vertical bay of the 79xx mainframe and requires the mainframe's vertical amplifier board to be replaced with the 7A21N CRT Input Network and 7A21N CRT Termination boards, which are shipped plugged into the back side of the 7A21N circuit board. (A second-hand 7A21 without these boards and associated cables is useless!)

Obviously, installing the replacement boards also disables the mainframe's readout facility and second vertical plug-in bay.

Key Specifications

Deflection < 4 V/Div (SE), < 2 V/Div (Differential)
Bandwidth 20 kHz – 1 GHz
Input impedance 50 Ω
Max. input 6 W avg @ 50 Ω, 200 V DC

Links

Documents Referencing 7A21N

Document Class Title Authors Year Links
7000 series brochure March 1973.pdf Brochure 7000 series brochure, March 1973 1973

Pictures

Precursor/prototype to the 7A21N: