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* [[Media:070-408.pdf|Tektronix 3A3 Manual (early)]] (PDF) / [https://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/3a3/3a3early.djvu (DjVu)]  
* [[Media:070-408.pdf|Tektronix 3A3 Manual (early)]] (PDF) / [https://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/3a3/3a3early.djvu (DjVu)]  
* [[Media:070-787-00.pdf|Tektronix 3A3 Manual (late)]] (PDF) / [https://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/3a3/3a3late.djvu (DjVu)]
* [[Media:070-0787-00.pdf|Tektronix 3A3 Manual (late)]] (PDF) / [https://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/3a3/3a3late.djvu (DjVu)]
* [[Media:Tek 3a3 fcp june 1968.pdf|Tektronix 3A3 Factory Calibration Procedure, June 1968]]
* [[Media:Tek 3a3 fcp june 1968.pdf|Tektronix 3A3 Factory Calibration Procedure, June 1968]]
* [[Media:Tek 3a3 cal outline.pdf|Tektronix 3A3 Calibration Outline (PDF, OCR)]]
* [[Media:Tek 3a3 cal outline.pdf|Tektronix 3A3 Calibration Outline (PDF, OCR)]]

Revision as of 11:10, 23 August 2021

Tektronix 3A3
Dual trace differential amplifier plugin
Type 3A3 front view (SN 4990 up)

Compatible with 560-series scopes

Produced from 1964 to 1972

Manuals
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix 3A3 is a dual trace differential amplifier for 560-series scopes. It was designed by Roy Hayes.

Key Specifications

Bandwidth 500 kHz or 5 kHz (switch-selectable)
Deflection 0.1 mV/Div to 10 V/Div, 1−2−5
Input impedance 1 MΩ // 47 pF

Internals

Early 3A3s use a 7586 Nuvistor for the front end cathode follower. Serial numbers 4990 and up use a dual JFET.

Pictures

Older version (below SN 4990, Nuvistor in input stage)

Newer version (from SN 4990 up, FET in input stage)