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The Tektronix Type Z is a comparator plug-in for 500-series oscilloscopes.
{{Plugin Sidebar 2|
title=Tektronix Type Z|
summary=Comparator preamp plug-in|
image=Tek Type Z front.jpg  |
caption=Type Z front view|
introduced=1960 |
discontinued=1969 |
series=[[500-series scopes]]|
manuals=
* [[Media:070-251.pdf|Tektronix Type Z Manual]] (PDF, OCR)
* [[Media:tek_type_z_fcp.pdf|Tektronix Type Z Factory Calibration Procedure (PDF)]]
* [[Media:Tek type z cal outline.pdf|Tektronix Type Z Calibration Outline (PDF, OCR)]]
}}
The '''Tektronix Type Z''' is a comparator plug-in for [[500-series scopes]], [[introduced in 1960]] and dropped after 1968.
 
The Type Z has two inputs, A and B, plus a precision comparison voltage, V<sub>C</sub>, that is
adjustable from 0 to ±1 V, 10 V, or 100 V via a ten-turn pot. 
 
The following differential amplifier can be configured to display V<sub>A</sub>, −V<sub>B</sub>,
V<sub>A</sub>−V<sub>B</sub>, V<sub>A</sub>−V<sub>C</sub>, or V<sub>C</sub>−V<sub>B</sub>.
 
This allows DC-coupled measurements of small signals with large DC offsets. 
 
Unlike later comparators, Type Z has separate step attenuators for each input,
permitting the user to view the difference between signals of widely differing amplitudes.
Unfortunately the divider resistors have no trim, so CMRR is poor except at 50mV/div.
 
It is also the only comparator that can handle ±100 V common mode at full sensitivity.
 
With a pair of "Disconnect Signal" buttons, the Type Z was the first
movement toward a "GND" position on the input switches.
 
The Type [[P6023]] probe with R and C compensation, [[introduced in 1962]],
was specifically designed for the Type Z but also marketed for the Type [[G]].
 
==Specifications==
Maximum sensitivity is 50 mV/div, and common-mode rejection is 40,000:1 "from DC through audio frequencies".
 
Risetime as a general-purpose amplifier is 27 ns (13 MHz bandwidth).  A side effect of Type Z's unprecedented dynamic range is that transient response is a function of signal amplitude: slew rates faster than 1V in 6ns will cause distortion due to grid current.
 
[[Category:Specifications needed]]
 
==Internals==
The Type Z uses both tubes and transistors, capitalizing on the strengths of each. 
 
The step attenuators are [[turret attenuators]].
 
==Links==
* [http://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_other/Z.html Type Z @ amplifier.cd]
 
==Pictures==
 
<gallery>
Tek Type Z front.jpg |Front view
Tek z front.jpg|3/4 View
Tek z 1.jpg| Front View
Tek z 7.jpg | Front View
Tek type z pre-prod.jpg|Pre-production Type Z with different knob color
Tek z left.jpg|Left Side
Tek z 5.jpg | Left Side
Tek_TypeZ-RHS.jpeg | Right Side
Tek z 2.jpg | Right Side
Tek z 3.jpg | Right Side
Tek z 6.jpg | Right Side  Tubes
Tek_TypeZ-Top.jpeg  | Top
Tek z 4.jpg | Rear
</gallery>
 
==Schematic==
<gallery>
Tek_z_turret.png|Attenuators
Tek_z_schem.png|Main Amplifier
</gallery>
 
[[Category:500 series plugins]]
[[Category:Differential amplifiers]]

Revision as of 11:46, 13 July 2021

Template:Plugin Sidebar 2 The Tektronix Type Z is a comparator plug-in for 500-series scopes, introduced in 1960 and dropped after 1968.

The Type Z has two inputs, A and B, plus a precision comparison voltage, VC, that is adjustable from 0 to ±1 V, 10 V, or 100 V via a ten-turn pot.

The following differential amplifier can be configured to display VA, −VB, VA−VB, VA−VC, or VC−VB.

This allows DC-coupled measurements of small signals with large DC offsets.

Unlike later comparators, Type Z has separate step attenuators for each input, permitting the user to view the difference between signals of widely differing amplitudes. Unfortunately the divider resistors have no trim, so CMRR is poor except at 50mV/div.

It is also the only comparator that can handle ±100 V common mode at full sensitivity.

With a pair of "Disconnect Signal" buttons, the Type Z was the first movement toward a "GND" position on the input switches.

The Type P6023 probe with R and C compensation, introduced in 1962, was specifically designed for the Type Z but also marketed for the Type G.

Specifications

Maximum sensitivity is 50 mV/div, and common-mode rejection is 40,000:1 "from DC through audio frequencies".

Risetime as a general-purpose amplifier is 27 ns (13 MHz bandwidth). A side effect of Type Z's unprecedented dynamic range is that transient response is a function of signal amplitude: slew rates faster than 1V in 6ns will cause distortion due to grid current.

Internals

The Type Z uses both tubes and transistors, capitalizing on the strengths of each.

The step attenuators are turret attenuators.

Links

Pictures

Schematic