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* [[Media:070-237.pdf|Tektronix P6016 manual]] (includes 131 schematics)
* [[Media:070-237.pdf|Tektronix P6016 manual]] (includes 131 schematics)
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The '''Tektronix Type 131''' is a current probe amplifier used only with the [[P6016]] Current Probe. Type 131s were never given serial numbers, instead, they were produced cronologically in "Models." Models 1 thru 3 looked alike, while Model 4 got a redesigned enclosure like that used by the Type 134.
The '''Tektronix Type 131''' is a current probe amplifier used only with the [[P6016|P6016 current probe]]. Type 131s were never given serial numbers, instead, they were produced chronologically in "models." Models 1 thru 3 looked alike, while Model 4 got a redesigned enclosure like that used by the Type 134.


{{BeginSpecs}}
{{BeginSpecs}}
{{Spec | Sensitivity | 1 mA/Div to 1 A/Div, 1-2-5 (scope input fixed at 50 mV/Div) }}
{{Spec | Sensitivity | 1 mA/Div to 1 A/Div, 1−2−5 (scope input fixed at 50 mV/Div) }}
{{Spec | Noise | 0.1 mA<sub>p-p</sub> }}
{{Spec | Noise | 0.1 mA<sub>p-p</sub> }}
{{Spec | Risetime | 20 ns (eq. 17 MHz -3 dB) }}
{{Spec | Risetime | 20 ns (eq. 17 MHz −3 dB bandwidth)}}
{{Spec | Lower frequency limit | 50 Hz  }}
{{Spec | Lower frequency limit | 50 Hz  }}
{{Spec | Delay time | 32 ns typ. }}
{{Spec | Delay time | 32 ns typ. }}
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==Internals==
==Internals==
All four Type 131 Models used PNP transistors, thus requiring a negative power source. Models 1 thru 3 were hard-wired to their separate minus 19 V power supplies, while Model 4 got a power supply, 015-027, with a proprietary Tektronix coaxial connector.  The center pin of the Type 131 Model 4 power supply connector is grounded, so the outer contact is ~19 V negative. Note that the 015-0058-01 power supply for the Type 134 uses the same connector with the same relative voltage levels (center conductor ~19 V more positive than the outer contact) but the negative outer contact on the Type 134 power supply is held close to ground. So the Type 131 Model 4 will only work with the correct 015-027 Power Supply.
All four Type 131 models used PNP transistors, thus requiring a negative power source. Models 1 thru 3 were hard-wired to their separate minus 19 V power supplies, while Model 4 got a power supply, 015-027, with a proprietary Tektronix coaxial connector.  The center pin of the Type 131 Model 4 power supply connector is grounded, so the outer contact is ~19 V negative. Note that the 015-0058-01 power supply for the Type 134 uses the same connector with the same relative voltage levels (center conductor ~19 V more positive than the outer contact) but the negative outer contact on the Type 134 power supply is held close to ground. So the Type 131 Model 4 will only work with the correct 015-027 power supply.


Using the wrong power supply with either amplifier Type will short circuit the power supply output. Tektronix claims that this will not damage the Type 134 power supply (015-0058-01) if connected to a Type 131. Damage to the Type 131 power supply (015-027) seems likely if it is connected to a Type 134.
Using the wrong power supply with either amplifier type will short circuit the power supply output. Tektronix claims that this will not damage the Type 134 power supply (015-0058-01) if connected to a Type 131. Damage to the Type 131 power supply (015-027) seems likely if it is connected to a Type 134.


Power supplies for Type 134s are labeled "POWER SUPPLY FOR TYPE 134", while those for Type 131 Model 4s have no marking other than Tektronix and 015-027. In addition, all Type 131 power supplies have the AC line connector built onto the end of the power supply housing, while the 134 power supplies came with a ~3' AC line cord and plug.
Power supplies for Type 134s are labeled "POWER SUPPLY FOR TYPE 134", while those for Type 131 Model 4 have no marking other than Tektronix and 015-027. In addition, all Type 131 power supplies have the AC line connector built onto the end of the power supply housing, while the 134 power supplies came with a ~3' AC line cord and plug.


==Pictures==
==Pictures==

Revision as of 00:30, 7 March 2023

Tektronix Type 131
Current Probe Amplifier
Type 131 Model 4 Current Probe Amplifier

Produced from 1960 to (?)

Manuals
(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix Type 131 is a current probe amplifier used only with the P6016 current probe. Type 131s were never given serial numbers, instead, they were produced chronologically in "models." Models 1 thru 3 looked alike, while Model 4 got a redesigned enclosure like that used by the Type 134.

Key Specifications

Sensitivity 1 mA/Div to 1 A/Div, 1−2−5 (scope input fixed at 50 mV/Div)
Noise 0.1 mAp-p
Risetime 20 ns (eq. 17 MHz −3 dB bandwidth)
Lower frequency limit 50 Hz
Delay time 32 ns typ.

(all specifications are overall values including the P6016 probe)

Internals

All four Type 131 models used PNP transistors, thus requiring a negative power source. Models 1 thru 3 were hard-wired to their separate minus 19 V power supplies, while Model 4 got a power supply, 015-027, with a proprietary Tektronix coaxial connector. The center pin of the Type 131 Model 4 power supply connector is grounded, so the outer contact is ~19 V negative. Note that the 015-0058-01 power supply for the Type 134 uses the same connector with the same relative voltage levels (center conductor ~19 V more positive than the outer contact) but the negative outer contact on the Type 134 power supply is held close to ground. So the Type 131 Model 4 will only work with the correct 015-027 power supply.

Using the wrong power supply with either amplifier type will short circuit the power supply output. Tektronix claims that this will not damage the Type 134 power supply (015-0058-01) if connected to a Type 131. Damage to the Type 131 power supply (015-027) seems likely if it is connected to a Type 134.

Power supplies for Type 134s are labeled "POWER SUPPLY FOR TYPE 134", while those for Type 131 Model 4 have no marking other than Tektronix and 015-027. In addition, all Type 131 power supplies have the AC line connector built onto the end of the power supply housing, while the 134 power supplies came with a ~3' AC line cord and plug.

Pictures