7A16P

The Tektronix 7A16P is a single channel, programmable, vertical amplifier for 7000-series digitizing mainframes. All functions of the 7A16P can be remotely programmed via the GPIB 7000-series main interface bus, with exception of the variable gain control and the probe identify switch. It is special among the 7000-series vertical amplifiers since it offers a switchable 1 MΩ/50 Ω input impedance, only paralleled by the 7A42. The 7A16P is also unique as it has two input BNC connectors, but is strictly a single channel plugin.

It was mainly intended for use in the 7612D and the 7912 family, but can also be used in the 7854 if paired with a 021-0374-00 and internally modified by adding cables for a 18 pin header and setting jumpers correctly.

Key Specifications

Bandwidth 1 MΩ	0 – 150 MHz
Bandwidth 50 Ω	0 – 200 MHz
Deflection	10 mV/Div to 5 V/Div in 1–2–5 sequence
Input impedance	1 MΩ
Features	Two BNC inputs 20 MHz bandwidth limit switch Invert switch Probe multiplier / Identify switch sensing inputs

Links

• 7A16P @ amplifier.cd
• 7A16P @ KC0WOX
• 7A16P @ radiomuseum.org

Pictures

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  7A16P front panel

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  7A16P left internal

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  7A16P right internal

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  7A16P right internal modified with cables for connection to 021-0374-00.

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  7A16P right internal modified for 021-0374-00, detail.

Firmware (uploaded BIN files)

• 160-1511-00.bin (U30630 and U31630 in 7A16P)
• 160-1512-00.bin (U30830 and U31830 in 7A16P)