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|type=7A29 | |type=7A29 | ||
|summary=1 GHz amplifier | |summary=1 GHz amplifier | ||
|image= | |image=Tek 7A29 front 1.jpg | ||
|caption=7A29 front view (sans options) | |caption=7A29 front view (sans options) | ||
|introduced=1978 | |introduced=1978 | ||
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|designers=John Addis;Val Garuts | |designers=John Addis;Val Garuts | ||
|manuals= | |manuals= | ||
* [[Media:070-2320-00.pdf|7A29 Instruction Manual]] ( | * [[Media:070-2320-00.pdf|7A29 Instruction Manual]] (OCR) | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Tektronix 7A29''' is a 1 GHz single-channel vertical plug-in for [[7000-series scopes]]. | The '''Tektronix 7A29''' is a 1 GHz single-channel vertical plug-in for [[7000-series scopes]]. | ||
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{{Spec | Options | Option 4: variable delay (1 ns) }} | {{Spec | Options | Option 4: variable delay (1 ns) }} | ||
{{EndSpecs}} | {{EndSpecs}} | ||
==Links== | |||
* [http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/tektronix-7a29-teardown/ Tektronix 7A29 teardown - nice detailed pictures of attenuator internals] | |||
* [https://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_7000_series_amplifier/amplifier_7A29.htm Tek 7A29 @ amplifier.cd] including internal pictures | |||
* [https://youtu.be/yyg9qqE3JOk Tek 7A26 Lab Checkin] A special warning about permanent damage @ Zenwizard Studios | |||
{{Documents|Link=7A29}} | |||
==Internals== | ==Internals== | ||
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===Repair issues=== | ===Repair issues=== | ||
The input attenuator connected to the Volts/Div switch is very delicate. Three plastic levers actuate the ×2, ×10, and ×5 attenuator switches. Small metal rollers are clipped into the plastic levers and ride on cams. The plastic clips did not age well and have become very brittle. Combined with lack of lubrication on the metal rollers this often leads to broken plastic clips and missing rollers. Do not operate a stiff Volts/Div switch and lubricate rollers before use! | The input attenuator connected to the Volts/Div switch is very delicate. Three plastic levers actuate the ×2, ×10, and ×5 attenuator switches. Small metal rollers are clipped into the plastic levers and ride on cams. The plastic clips did not age well and have become very brittle. Combined with lack of lubrication on the metal rollers this often leads to broken plastic clips and missing rollers. Do not operate a stiff Volts/Div switch and lubricate rollers before use! | ||
==Prices== | ==Prices== | ||
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|align=right| $3,775 (Opt.04 +$535) | |align=right| $3,775 (Opt.04 +$535) | ||
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! In | ! In 2023 Dollars | ||
|align=right| $ | |align=right| $7,100 (Opt.04 +$1,300) | ||
|align=right| $ | |align=right| $8,100 | ||
|align=right| $8, | |align=right| $8,900 (Opt.04 +1,300) | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Tek 7A29 front 1.jpg | 7A29 (no opt.) front | |||
Tek 7a29 front.jpg | 7A29 Opt.4 front | Tek 7a29 front.jpg | 7A29 Opt.4 front | ||
7a29 manual photo.jpg | photo of 7A29 from manual (standard and option 4 units) | 7a29 manual photo.jpg | photo of 7A29 from manual (standard and option 4 units) | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{ | ==Components== | ||
{{Parts|7A29}} | |||
[[Category:7000 series vertical plugins]] | [[Category:7000 series vertical plugins]] | ||