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The Tektronix 123 is a miniature preamplifier [[introduced in 1955]]. | The '''Tektronix 123''' is a miniature preamplifier [[introduced in 1955]]. | ||
The gain is 100, input impedance is 10 | The gain is 100, input impedance is 10 MΩ, and output impedance is | ||
31 | 31 kΩ. Frequency response is from 3 Hz to 25 kHz. | ||
The 123 uses two [[CK512AX]] pentodes for amplification and is powered by | The 123 uses two [[CK512AX]] pentodes for amplification and is powered by | ||
batteries. | batteries. | ||
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the plate of one of the tubes, without an output coupling (DC block) | the plate of one of the tubes, without an output coupling (DC block) | ||
capacitor. So the output signal rides on about 15 volts of DC. | capacitor. So the output signal rides on about 15 volts of DC. | ||
The intended use of the 123 is as a preamplifier for other | The intended use of the 123 is as a preamplifier for other | ||
instrumentation such as an oscilloscope, and the oscilloscope's | instrumentation such as an oscilloscope, and the oscilloscope's | ||
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File:Tek 123 internal.jpg|internal view | File:Tek 123 internal.jpg|internal view | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Amplifiers]] | |||
[[Category:Introduced in 1955]] | |||
Revision as of 01:38, 31 August 2014
The Tektronix 123 is a miniature preamplifier introduced in 1955. The gain is 100, input impedance is 10 MΩ, and output impedance is 31 kΩ. Frequency response is from 3 Hz to 25 kHz.
The 123 uses two CK512AX pentodes for amplification and is powered by batteries.
Although the 123 is an AC amplifier, the output is taken directly from the plate of one of the tubes, without an output coupling (DC block) capacitor. So the output signal rides on about 15 volts of DC.
The intended use of the 123 is as a preamplifier for other instrumentation such as an oscilloscope, and the oscilloscope's input coupling can simply be set to "AC".
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Description in 1958 Catalog
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Front panel
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Schematic
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Parts list
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External view
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internal view
