11000 Series plug-in interface: Difference between revisions

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==Interface Properties==
==Mechanical==
===Mechanical===
The '''Tektronix 11000 Series plug-in interface''' is mechanically almost identical to the [[7000 Series plug-in interface]].
The '''Tektronix 11000 Series plug-in interface''' is mechanically almost identical to the [[7000 Series plug-in interface]].
The only mechanical difference is at the top of the connector.
The only mechanical difference is at the top of the connector.
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with four holes for extra electrical contacts (only known use is  the [[7A21N|7A21N direct deflection plate access plug-in]]).
with four holes for extra electrical contacts (only known use is  the [[7A21N|7A21N direct deflection plate access plug-in]]).


==Electrical Similarity to 7000-Series Plug-in Interface==
===Electrical Similarity to 7000-Series Plug-in Interface===
The Tektronix 11000 Series plug-in interface is electrically partially the same as the 7000 Series interface.
The Tektronix 11000 Series plug-in interface is electrically partially the same as the 7000 Series interface.
The power pins are the same, and the signal out pins are the same.
The power pins are the same, and the signal out pins are the same.
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and also provide trigger signals on B37/B38 and B35/B36.
and also provide trigger signals on B37/B38 and B35/B36.


==The RIGHT Slot on 11300 Scopes==
===The RIGHT Slot on 11300 Scopes===
In the 11300, the right plug-in slot is special.
In the 11300, the right plug-in slot is special.
It is, in some sense, a horizontal plug-in slot.
It is, in some sense, a horizontal plug-in slot.
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as a built-in part of the mainframe and also an easily swappable module (i.e., a plug-in).
as a built-in part of the mainframe and also an easily swappable module (i.e., a plug-in).


==The RIGHT Slot on 11400 and DSA600 Scopes==
===The RIGHT Slot on 11400 and DSA600 Scopes===
In 11400 and DSA600 scopes, the trigger output from the LEFT and CENTER plug-ins
In 11400 and DSA600 scopes, the trigger output from the LEFT and CENTER plug-ins
are routed to the RIGHT plug-in's auxiliary trigger inputs.
are routed to the RIGHT plug-in's auxiliary trigger inputs.
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as input to the digitizer, and as the vertical signal.
as input to the digitizer, and as the vertical signal.


==Digital Communication Between the 11000-Series Plug-in and the 11000-Series Mainframe==
===Digital Communication Between the 11000-Series Plug-in and the 11000-Series Mainframe===
11000-series plug-ins do not implement the 7000-series readout interface.
11000-series plug-ins do not implement the 7000-series readout interface.
The pins that are used for readout in the 7000-series are not used in the 11000 Series.
The pins that are used for readout in the 7000-series are not used in the 11000 Series.
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Those pins were not used on vertical plugins in the 7000-series interface.
Those pins were not used on vertical plugins in the 7000-series interface.


==Calibration Voltage==
===Calibration Voltage===
11000-series scopes introduced a much more extensive self-checking and self-calibration than the 7000 Series.
11000-series scopes introduced a much more extensive self-checking and self-calibration than the 7000 Series.
Part of the self-calibration routine involves the
Part of the self-calibration routine involves the
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Those pins were not used in the 7000-series interface.
Those pins were not used in the 7000-series interface.


==11k Detector==
===11k Detector===
The 11000-series interface uses pin B20 as an "11k Detector".
The 11000-series interface uses pin B20 as an "11k Detector".
11000-series plug-ins have a pull-up resistor on pin B20.
11000-series plug-ins have a pull-up resistor on pin B20.
7000-series (vertical) plug-ins left pin B20 unconnected.
7000-series (vertical) plug-ins left pin B20 unconnected.


==Pictures ==
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<gallery>
Tek 11a33 rear.jpg|11000 Series connector
Tek 11a33 rear.jpg|11000 Series connector