S-52: Difference between revisions

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The S-52 generates the main output pulse

using a [[tunnel diodes|tunnel diode]]

with part number [[153-0400-00]].

The S-52 is similar to the [[S-50]], but the

S-50 has twice the pulse amplitude.

The reason for this is that the S-52 has a 48-ohm

resistor between the output tunnel diode and the output connector,

while the S-50 has no such resistor. Although the S-52 produces a smaller

pulse, its output impedance is much better controlled than that of the S-50,

and the output resistor may also provide some limited protection for the output

tunnel diode.

* [http://w140.com/Tek_S-52_Manual.pdf Tektronix S-52 Manual (PDF)]

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 The S-52 generates the main output pulse
 using a [[tunnel diodes|tunnel diode]]
 with part number [[153-0400-00]].
+The S-52 is similar to the [[S-50]], but the
+S-50 has twice the pulse amplitude.
+The reason for this is that the S-52 has a 48-ohm
+resistor between the output tunnel diode and the output connector,
+while the S-50 has no such resistor.  Although the S-52 produces a smaller
+pulse, its output impedance is much better controlled than that of the S-50,
+and the output resistor may also provide some limited protection for the output
+tunnel diode.
 * [http://w140.com/Tek_S-52_Manual.pdf Tektronix S-52 Manual (PDF)]

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