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|Manufacturer=Tektronix
|Manufacturer=Tektronix
|Model=M377
|Model=M377
|Part_nos=
|Part_nos=165-2129-03;165-2089-06;155-2089-05;165-2456-00
|Description=amplifier  
|Description=amplifier  
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excellent variable gain control, two four pole bandwidth limits, three outputs which could be separately inverted and turned on or off.  
excellent variable gain control, two four pole bandwidth limits, three outputs which could be separately inverted and turned on or off.  


It was the first wideband analog IC with level shift on chip (allowing 0 V common mode input and output and without PNP transistors),  
It was the first wideband analog IC with level shift on chip (allowing 0 V common mode input  
first wideband amplifier with any on-chip bandwidth limit selection, first to have more than two fixed gain settings (it has six),  
and output and without PNP transistors), first wideband amplifier with any on-chip bandwidth  
first to require only one transient response adjustment (no thermals), and the first to have a highly linear relationship between a control voltage and gain.  It also had excellent overdrive recovery.
limit selection, first to have more than two fixed gain settings (it has six), first to require
only one transient response adjustment (no thermals), and the first to have a highly linear
relationship between a control voltage and gain.  It also had excellent overdrive recovery.


''(See also [[M777|John's comments on the M777 successor]].)''
''(See also [[M777|John's comments on the M777 successor]].)''
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Later, the M377 and M777 were also used in several other Tek instruments.  
Later, the M377 and M777 were also used in several other Tek instruments.  
If the instrument has more than 300 MHz bandwidth at 1mV/div sensitivity,  
If the instrument has more than 300 MHz bandwidth at 1 mV/div sensitivity,  
it can be assumed to be using the M777 which makes use of Tek's later IC fabrication process  
it can be assumed to be using the M777 which makes use of Tek's later IC fabrication process  
which provides transistor with higher Ft.
that provides transistor with higher f<sub>t</sub>.


The M377 and M777  are in the following instruments based on the specified bandwidth at 1mV/div:  
The M377 and M777  are in the following instruments based on the specified bandwidth at 1 mV/div:  
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== Links ==
== Links ==
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==Packaging of the M377==
==Packaging of the M377==
11000 series instruments and the AM 503A and AM 503B use a 1.22 cm square, flat ceramic package compatible with the Hypcon connector.  
11000 series instruments and the [[AM503A]] and [[AM503B]] use a 1.22 cm square, flat ceramic package compatible with the Hypcon connector.  
The ceramic rests on a heat sink supplied by the instrument’s chassis.
The ceramic rests on a heat sink supplied by the instrument’s chassis.


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* [[165-2089-06]]
* [[165-2089-06]]
* [[155-2089-05]] (11A33)
* [[155-2089-05]] (11A33)
* [[165-2456-00]] (AM 503A as [[M694]], M377 with relaxed dc balance specs)
* [[165-2456-00]] (AM503A as [[M694]], M377 with relaxed DC balance specs)
* [[165-2456-00]] (AM 503B as [[M694]], M377 with relaxed dc balance specs)
* [[165-2456-00]] (AM503B as [[M694]], M377 with relaxed DCbalance specs)


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|11A52 || B010180 - up || 165-2129-03 || 100 Ω || Diode bridge + 50 Ω input R + M377 chip
|11A52 || B010180 - up || 165-2129-03 || 100 Ω || Diode bridge + 50 Ω input R + M377 chip
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|AM 503A || B010101 - up || 165-2456-00 || 100 Ω || M377 chip only aka M694 (relaxed dc bal spec)
|AM503A || B010101 - up || 165-2456-00 || 100 Ω || M377 chip only aka M694 (relaxed DC bal spec)
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|AM 503B || B010101 - up || 165-2456-00 || 100 Ω || M377 chip only aka M694 (relaxed dc bal spec)
|AM503B || B010101 - up || 165-2456-00 || 100 Ω || M377 chip only aka M694 (relaxed DC bal spec)
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* Output invert
* Output invert
* Output enable. When an output is disabled, it has no offset and maintains the specified termination impedance. That is, the internal parallel output termination remains connected, but the signal current is shut off. The self-calibration of 11k systems makes use of this property.
* Output enable. When an output is disabled, it has no offset and maintains the specified termination impedance. That is, the internal parallel output termination remains connected, but the signal current is shut off. The self-calibration of 11k systems makes use of this property.
* High-frequency adjustment. The HF ADJ pins have 2k ohms input resistance to ground. The nominally acceptable inputs are ±1V to ground.  Because the input resistance tracks the nichrome standard resistors inside the chip, the input is actually current sensitive, not that it makes much difference. This current affects the standing current in a feedback amplifier and hence its open loop gain. At low frequencies, the gain of the M377 is determined entirely by resistor values. At high frequencies, there is phase shift and changing the open loop gain will also change the closed loop gain, hence the transient response.
* High-frequency adjustment. The HF ADJ pins have 2 kΩ input resistance to ground. The nominally acceptable inputs are ±1 V to ground.  Because the input resistance tracks the nichrome standard resistors inside the chip, the input is actually current sensitive, not that it makes much difference. This current affects the standing current in a feedback amplifier and hence its open loop gain. At low frequencies, the gain of the M377 is determined entirely by resistor values. At high frequencies, there is phase shift and changing the open loop gain will also change the closed loop gain, hence the transient response.


==Var Gain Control Signal==
==Var Gain Control Signal==
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==165-2089-xx Pinout==
==165-2089-xx Pinout==
In the 11A32, 11A34, and 11A52, pairs of 165-2089-xx IC are placed on the board so that their outputs are facing one another,  
In the 11A32, 11A34, and 11A52, pairs of 165-2089-xx IC are placed on the board so that their
allowing their outputs to be wired in parallel with a minimum of board complexity and asymmetry.
outputs are facing one another, allowing their outputs to be wired in parallel with a minimum  
of board complexity and asymmetry.
The purpose of the three output channels varies depending on the rotational orientation of the IC on the board.
The purpose of the three output channels varies depending on the rotational orientation of the IC on the board.
* Output 1 (pins 25 and 26) is either AUX SIG (aka AUX TRIGGER) or DISPLAY,  
* Output 1 (pins 25 and 26) is either AUX SIG (aka AUX TRIGGER) or DISPLAY,  
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Output 3 of U310 is in parallel with output 1 of U410.
Output 3 of U310 is in parallel with output 1 of U410.


Note that in the 11A32 and 11A34, the HF ADJUST control voltages are not set identically for the three outputs.
Note that in the 11A32 and 11A34, the HF ADJUST control voltages are not set identically for  
The reason for this is that the DISPLAY and TRIGGER outputs are in parallel with the corresponding output from another
the three outputs. The reason for this is that the DISPLAY and TRIGGER outputs are in parallel  
M377, which forms a broadband termination. In contrast, the AUX SIG outputs are not combined, and therefore have
with the corresponding output from another
1/4 W resistors on the PCB, shunting to ground. The 1/4 W resistors become inductive at high frequencies, so the optimal
M377, which forms a broadband termination. In contrast, the AUX SIG outputs are not combined,  
HF adjustment for the AUX SIG output is different than for the DISPLAY and TRIGGER outputs.
and therefore have ¼ W resistors on the PCB, shunting to ground. The ¼ W resistors become  
inductive at high frequencies, so the optimal HF adjustment for the AUX SIG output is different
than for the DISPLAY and TRIGGER outputs.


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|  3 || +15 V ||
|  3 || +15 V ||
|- bgcolor="Yellow"
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|  4 || +Vin ||
|  4 || +V<sub>in</sub> ||
|- bgcolor="LightGrey"
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|  5 || Analog ground ||
|  5 || Analog ground ||
|- bgcolor="Yellow"
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|  6 || −Vin ||
|  6 || −V<sub>in</in>||
|- bgcolor="LightGrey"
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|  7 || Analog ground ||
|  7 || Analog ground ||