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The '''155-0059-00''' is a Tek-made HF Amplifier chip.  The Tek custom chip
The '''155-0059-00''' is a Tek-made HF Amplifier chip.  The Tek custom chip catalog calls it a "Gain Trim Amplifier".   
catalog calls it a "Gain Trim Amplifier".  It comes in a 12 lead TO-8 package
It comes in a 12 lead TO-8 package and is used in the vertical amplifiers of the 400 MHz and 500 MHz scopes from the [[7000 series scopes|7000 series]].
and is used in the vertical amplifiers of the 400 MHz and 500 MHz scopes from the [[7000 series scopes|7000 series]].


The final vertical gain adjustment is after this amplifier and it typically
The final vertical gain adjustment is after this amplifier and it typically leads into either a [[155-0064-00]] or [[155-0065-00]]  
leads into either a [[155-0064-00]] or [[155-0065-00]] output amplifier which
output amplifier which drives the vertical deflection plates of the CRT.
drives the vertical deflection plates of the CRT.


==Repair issues==
==Repair issues==
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Note that this IC can fail by becoming non-linear.  It will continue to amplify but
Note that this IC can fail by becoming non-linear.  It will continue to amplify but
will show non-linear gain and clipping when using a step calibrator.
will show non-linear gain and clipping when using a step calibrator.
According to [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/kitinstructions/050-0650-00.pdf Modification 050-0650-00, Vertical Output Microcircuit Replacement], the emitter resistors need to be selected according to a code printed on the device.


==Used in==
==Used in==


* [[7834]], [[7844]], [[7854]] (A18U50)
* [[7834]], [[7844]], [[7854]] (A18U50)
* [[7904]], [[7903]] (U685)
* [[7904]], [[R7903]] (U685)
* [[R7912]], [[7912AD]]




[[Category:Tektronix-made integrated circuits]]
[[Category:Tektronix-made integrated circuits]]