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title=Tektronix S-4 |
|manufacturer=Tektronix
summary=Sampling Head |
|series=7000 and 3S series sampling heads
image=Tek-s-4.jpg |
|type=S-4
caption=S-4 head |
|summary=Sampling Head
series={{3S+7S}} |
|image=Tek-s-4.jpg
introduced=1968 |
|caption=S-4 head
discontinued=1990 |
|introduced=1968
manuals=
|discontinued=1990
|designers=George Frye
|manuals=
* [[Media:070-0896-01.pdf|Tektronix S-4 Instruction Manual, Revised OCT 1986 (OCR, PDF)]]
* [http://w140.com/tek_s4.pdf Tektronix S-4 Manual, copyright 1969 (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_s4.pdf Tektronix S-4 Manual, copyright 1969 (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_S4_1985.pdf Tektronix S-4 Manual, revised 1985 (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_S4_1985.pdf Tektronix S-4 Manual, revised 1985 (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/frye_s4_gate.pdf George Frye's Explanation of S-4 sampler in October 1968 Service Scope (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/frye_s4_gate.pdf George Frye's Explanation of S-4 sampler in October 1968 Service Scope (PDF)]
* [[Media:Tek s-4 fcp april 1969.pdf|Tektronix S-4 Factory Calibration Procedure, April 1969 (PDF, needs OCR)]]
* [[Media:Tek s-4 fcp april 1969 - OCR.pdf|Tektronix S-4 Factory Calibration Procedure, April 1969 (PDF, OCR)]]
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The '''Tektronix S-4''' is a sampling head for 7000- and 3S-series samplers.
The '''Tektronix S-4''' is a sampling head for 7000- and 3S-series samplers.
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==Internals==
==Internals==
The S-4 sampling gate is based upon a traveling wave trapped-charge transmission line  
The [[Sampler#Six-Diode_Sampler|S-4 sampling gate]] is based upon a traveling wave trapped-charge transmission line  
in which the sampling window is set by the propagation time of a pulse edge through a thick-film transmission line.  
in which the sampling window is set by the propagation time of a pulse edge through a thick-film transmission line.  
This technique requires only a sharp pulse edge rather than a precise pulse width, which is harder to generate.
This technique requires only a sharp pulse edge rather than a precise pulse width, which is harder to generate.
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It appears that a standard beam-lead diode may fit across the gap
It appears that a standard beam-lead diode may fit across the gap
but cleanly removing a failed diode without damaging the substrate would be quite difficult.
but cleanly removing a failed diode without damaging the substrate would be quite difficult.
==Prices==
1979: $1,435 (~$5,600 in 2022 Dollars)
According to an [[Media:Tek Schottky Diodes Memo rot.pdf|internal memo]], in 1979 annual sales were estimated at 150 units.


==Links==
==Links==
* [http://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_7000_series_special/S4.html S-4 page @ amplifier.cd]
* [http://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_7000_series_special/S4.html S-4 page @ amplifier.cd]
* [https://kh6htv.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/an-02a-oscopes.pdf James R. Andrews, ''Comparison of Ultra-Fast Rise Sampling Oscilloscopes''. Picosecond Pulse Labs App Note AN-2a, 1989]
* [https://kh6htv.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/an-02a-oscopes.pdf James R. Andrews, ''Comparison of Ultra-Fast Rise Sampling Oscilloscopes''. Picosecond Pulse Labs App Note AN-2a, 1989]


==Pictures==
==Pictures==

Revision as of 10:01, 13 March 2022

Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix S-4 is a sampling head for 7000- and 3S-series samplers. It was designed by George Frye and introduced in 1968. It is the fastest of the S-series plug-in samplers.

Key Specifications

Rise time 25 ps (observed with S-50 or S-52, 35 ps)
Bandwidth 14.5 GHz
Input impedance 50 Ω (terminated SMA connector)
Input range 1 Vp-p (operating)
Maximum input ±5 V max. non-destructive
Noise < 5 mV
Features
  • trigger signal pick-off for internal triggering

Internals

The S-4 sampling gate is based upon a traveling wave trapped-charge transmission line in which the sampling window is set by the propagation time of a pulse edge through a thick-film transmission line. This technique requires only a sharp pulse edge rather than a precise pulse width, which is harder to generate. The sampling diodes are housed in a special coaxial connector that provides a high bandwidth signal path.

To disassemble the sampler hybrid, first remove it from the sampler board as per the manual. Remove the input connector using a 7/32" wrench and remove the 20 dB attenuator with small pliers. The ceramic board is held to the housing using roll pins that can be pressed out with a 0.030" pin punch. The hybrid has six diodes, each about 0.75mm square. The cathodes are glued to the gold substrate with conductive epoxy and the anodes are wire-bonded (twice) over a gap to the next step in the strobe line. It appears that a standard beam-lead diode may fit across the gap but cleanly removing a failed diode without damaging the substrate would be quite difficult.

Prices

1979: $1,435 (~$5,600 in 2022 Dollars)

According to an internal memo, in 1979 annual sales were estimated at 150 units.

Links

Pictures