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title=Tektronix 7A18|
title=Tektronix 7A18|
summary=75 MHz dual channel amplifier|
summary=75 MHz dual channel amplifier|
image=Tek 7a18 front.jpg |  
image=Tek-7a18a-front.jpg |  
caption=7A18 front view|
caption=7A18 front view|
introduced=(?) |
introduced=1971 |
discontinued=(?) |
discontinued=1992 |
series=[[7000-series scopes]]|
series=[[7000-series scopes]]|
manuals=
manuals=
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The '''Tektronix 7A18''' is a general-purpose 75 MHz dual-trace vertical plug-in for [[7000-series scopes]].
The '''Tektronix 7A18''' is a general-purpose 75 MHz dual-trace vertical plug-in for [[7000-series scopes]].  Model 7A18N is identical except it omits the [[7000 series readout system|readout circuits]].


Model 7A18N is identical except it omits the [[7000 series readout system|readout circuits]].
Option 06 (first offered in 1975 catalog) adds offset voltage controls giving ±200 Div offset range.
 
The 200 MHz [[7A26]] and 400 MHz [[7A24]] share the same front panel layout and operation.


{{BeginSpecs}}
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{{Spec | Bandwidth | 0 – 75 MHz (DC),  10 Hz – 75 MHz (AC) }}
{{Spec | Bandwidth | 0 – 75 MHz (DC),  10 Hz – 75 MHz (AC) }}
{{Spec | Noise | < 300 μV in 5 mV/Div }}
{{Spec | Noise | < 300 μV in 5 mV/Div }}
{{Spec | Option 06 offset range | ±200 Div equiv. from ±1 V in 5 mV/Div range up to ±200 V in 1 V/Div range, above that limited by maximum input voltage }}
{{Spec | Features |
{{Spec | Features |
* Mode: CH1 only, CH2 only, Add CH1+CH2, Alternating, Chopped.  CH2 can be inverted.
* Mode: CH1 only, CH2 only, Add CH1+CH2, Alternating, Chopped.  CH2 can be inverted.
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==Pictures==
==Pictures==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Tek 7a18a.jpg | 7A18A Front
File:Tek-7a18a-front.jpg | 7A18A Front
Image:7a18a-left.jpg | 7A18A left side.  The step attenuators can be seen on the left, the amplifier board on the right.
File:7a18a-left.jpg | 7A18A left side.  The step attenuators can be seen on the left, the amplifier board on the right.
Image:7a18a-right.jpg | 7A18A right side.  The circuit boards on top carry the readout circuitry.
File:7a18a-right.jpg | 7A18A right side.  The circuit boards on top carry the readout circuitry.
Image:7a18-attenuator.jpg | 7A18 attenuator opened.  One of the attenuation R/C modules has been unplugged to reveal the switch contacts.
File:7a18-attenuator.jpg | 7A18 attenuator opened.  One of the attenuation R/C modules has been unplugged to reveal the switch contacts.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Option 06===
<gallery>
File:Tek-7a18a-opt06-front.jpg  | 7A18A Opt.06 Front. AC/GND/DC switches have an extra rightmost "DC Offset" position enabling the offset controls.
File:Tek-7a18a-opt06-left.jpg  | 7A18A Opt.06 left side (rear).  Note the two blue 10T-potentiometers for offset voltage adjustment.
File:Tek-7a18a-opt06-offset.jpg | 7A18A Opt.06 - offset controls take the place of the Identify buttons on the standard model.
</gallery>


[[Category:7000 series vertical plugins]]
[[Category:7000 series vertical plugins]]

Revision as of 09:30, 30 April 2015

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The Tektronix 7A18 is a general-purpose 75 MHz dual-trace vertical plug-in for 7000-series scopes. Model 7A18N is identical except it omits the readout circuits.

Option 06 (first offered in 1975 catalog) adds offset voltage controls giving ±200 Div offset range.

The 200 MHz 7A26 and 400 MHz 7A24 share the same front panel layout and operation.

Key Specifications

Input impedance 1 MΩ // 20 pF
Deflection 5 mV/div to 5 V/div in 1–2–5 sequence, 2%
Bandwidth 0 – 75 MHz (DC), 10 Hz – 75 MHz (AC)
Noise < 300 μV in 5 mV/Div
Option 06 offset range ±200 Div equiv. from ±1 V in 5 mV/Div range up to ±200 V in 1 V/Div range, above that limited by maximum input voltage
Features
  • Mode: CH1 only, CH2 only, Add CH1+CH2, Alternating, Chopped. CH2 can be inverted.
  • Input sockets with contact ring for probe ×10 / identify information
  • No bandwidth limiter switch
Weight 1.4 kg

Prices

Year 1971 1976 1980 1984 1990
Catalog price $535 $615 $915 $1,250 $1,790
2014 value $3,140 $2,570 $2,640 $2,860 $3,260

Pictures

Option 06