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The '''Tektronix 3A8''' is an operational amplifier plug-in for [[560-series scopes]].
The '''Tektronix 3A8''' is an operational amplifier plug-in for [[560-series scopes]].
It was designed by [[Roy Hayes]].
It was designed by [[Roy Hayes]].
{{BeginSpecs}}
{{Spec | Bandwidth | DC to 3.5 MHz }}
{{Spec | Sensitivity | 20 mV/cm to 10 V/cm }}
{{Spec | Opamp Gain Bandwidth Product | ≥10 MHz }}
{{Spec | Opamp DC Open Loop Gain | ≥ 10,000  }}
{{Spec | Opamp Output |  ≥ ± 25 V driving ≥ 7.5 mA (including feedback current) }}
{{Spec | Features |
Input and feedback resistances and capacitances are separately switch selectable to provide a variety of opamp functions.
External components can be substituted by way of front panel banana sockets which also accept special purpose adapters (see ''Accessories'').
}}
{{EndSpecs}}


==Internals ==
==Internals ==
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Each 3A8 operational amplifier can accept external inputs and has external as well as internal outputs. Each operational amplifier has a number of transistors plus three [[Nuvistor]]s: a [[6CW4]] and a selected pair of [[7586]]s.
Each 3A8 operational amplifier can accept external inputs and has external as well as internal outputs. Each operational amplifier has a number of transistors plus three [[Nuvistor]]s: a [[6CW4]] and a selected pair of [[7586]]s.
==Specifications==
The vertical display amplifier has a bandwidth of DC-3.5 MHz with sensitivity from .02 to 10 V/cm.
The operational amplifiers have a gain bandwidth product ≥ 10 MHz and a DC open loop gain ≥ 10,000. Output voltage is ≥ ± 25 V. Output current is ≥ 7.5 mA (including feedback current.) Input and feedback resistances and capacitances are separately switch selectable to provide a variety of opamp functions. External components can be substituted by way of front panel banana sockets which also accept any of the following special purpose adapters:


==Accessories==
==Accessories==
:[[013-0049-01]] Standard Shielded Cover (two supplied with each plugin)
:[[013-0049-01]] Standard Shielded Cover (two supplied with each plugin)
:[[013-0048-01]] Terminal Adapter Assembly (empty box for user chosen components)
:[[013-0048-01]] Terminal Adapter Assembly (empty box for user chosen components)
:[[013-081]] Compensating Adapter
:[[013-0081-00]] Compensating Adapter
:[[013-068]] Gating Adapter
:[[013-0068-00]] Gating Adapter
:[[013-0086-00]] Leakage Current Adapter
:[[013-0086-00]] Leakage Current Adapter
:[[013-0067-00]] Logarithmic Amplifier Adapter
:[[013-0067-00]] Logarithmic Amplifier Adapter