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In the triggered modes, the [[tunnel diodes|tunnel diode]]-based triggering is rated to work to 20 MHz. | In the triggered modes, the [[tunnel diodes|tunnel diode]]-based triggering is rated to work to 20 MHz. | ||
The vertical bandwidth of typical 560-series (non-sampling) scopes is about 10 MHz, so 20 MHz is adequate. | The vertical bandwidth of typical 560-series (non-sampling) scopes is about 10 MHz, so 20 MHz is adequate. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://www.barrytech.com/tektronix/vintage/tek3b4.html Tek 3B4 @ barrytech.com] | * [http://www.barrytech.com/tektronix/vintage/tek3b4.html Tek 3B4 @ barrytech.com] | ||
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==Internals== | |||
Triggering is done with a [[TD3A]] 4.7 mA tunnel diode. | |||
The trigger input is amplified and buffered by a [[6DJ8]]-based differential amplifier driving a common-emitter | |||
[[2N964]] germanium PNP transistor whose collector current switches the tunnel diode. | |||
==Pictures== | ==Pictures== |
Revision as of 02:38, 26 November 2023
The Tektronix Type 3B4 is a timebase plug-in for 560-series scopes, introduced in 1964.
It was intended primarily for use with the 561A, but works fine in other 560-series scopes. The 3B4 is unusual in having an explicit "FREE RUN" mode.
In the triggered modes, the tunnel diode-based triggering is rated to work to 20 MHz. The vertical bandwidth of typical 560-series (non-sampling) scopes is about 10 MHz, so 20 MHz is adequate.
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Internals
Triggering is done with a TD3A 4.7 mA tunnel diode. The trigger input is amplified and buffered by a 6DJ8-based differential amplifier driving a common-emitter 2N964 germanium PNP transistor whose collector current switches the tunnel diode.
Pictures
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Front View
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Left Side View
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Right Side View
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Top View