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| − | The Tektronix Type Z is a comparator plug-in for 500-series | + | {{Plugin Sidebar 2| |
| + | title=Tektronix Type Z| | ||
| + | summary=Comparator preamp plug-in| | ||
| + | image=Tek 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)]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | The '''Tektronix Type Z''' is a comparator plug-in for [[500-series scopes]], [[introduced in 1960]] and dropped after 1968. | ||
| − | * http:// | + | 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. | |
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| + | 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>. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
| + | |||
| + | It is also the only comparator that can handle ±100 V common mode at full sensitivity. | ||
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| + | 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 at DC and low frequencies is 40,000 to 1. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Risetime as a general-purpose amplifier is 27 ns (13 MHz bandwidth), but it can track a common-mode risetime of 7 ns. | ||
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| + | [[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 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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:40, 22 February 2021
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.
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 at DC and low frequencies is 40,000 to 1.
Risetime as a general-purpose amplifier is 27 ns (13 MHz bandwidth), but it can track a common-mode risetime of 7 ns.
Internals
The Type Z uses both tubes and transistors, capitalizing on the strengths of each.
The step attenuators are turret attenuators.
Links
Pictures
3/4 View
Front View
Front View
Pre-production Type Z with different knob color
Left Side
Left Side
Right Side
Right Side
Right Side
Right Side Tubes
Top
Rear
Schematic
Attenuators
Main Amplifier
