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Rise time is specified as 175 ps maximum, and attenuation is fixed at 2:1.  
Rise time is specified as 175 ps maximum, and attenuation is fixed at 2:1.  


A separate trigger output is available to eliminate an external power splitter. Signal through the trigger pick-off output is attenuated by a factor of five.   
A separate trigger output is available to eliminate an external power splitter.
Delay line connections are 50 Ω [[GR-874]], trigger pickoff is through a [[BNC connector]] at 5:1 attenuation (line 1 or 2 switch selectable).
Signal through the trigger pick-off output is attenuated by a factor of five.   
Delay line connections are 50 Ω [[GR-874]], trigger pickoff is through a [[BNC connector]]
at 5:1 attenuation (line 1 or 2 switch selectable).


The maximum signal allowed is +/- 5V.  
The maximum signal allowed is +/- 5V.  
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(Generally, Tektronix specifies not to ship mainframes with inserted plug-ins, to protect the bus connectors!)
(Generally, Tektronix specifies not to ship mainframes with inserted plug-ins, to protect the bus connectors!)


Because it is completely passive and has no bus contacts, the 7M11 can be operated outside of the mainframe on the desk,  
Because it is completely passive and has no bus contacts,
freeing a slot for another plug-in. Tek originally made a carrying enclosure to hold a 7M11 for desk use.
he 7M11 can be operated outside of the mainframe on the desk,  
freeing a slot for another plug-in.
Tek originally made a carrying enclosure to hold a 7M11 for desk use.


The interface between the GR-874 input connector and the trigger pickoff board is described in US Patent 3,426,311.
The interface between the GR-874 input connector and the trigger pickoff board is described in US Patent 3,426,311.