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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= | ||
| + | * [http://w140.com/mmm/tek-z.pdf Tektronix Type Z Manual (PDF)] | ||
| + | * [http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/z/ Tektronix Type Z Manual (BAMA, offline?)] | ||
| + | <!-- * [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_z_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix Type Z Factory Calibration Procedure (PDF)] --> | ||
| + | * [[Media:070-251.pdf|Tektronix Type Z Manual (PDF, OCR, bad-OCR)]] | ||
| + | * [[Media:tek_type_z_bama_manual.pdf|Tektronix Type Z Manual (BAMA, PDF, OCR, bad-OCR)]] | ||
| + | * [[Media:tek_type_z_fcp.pdf|Tektronix Type Z Factory Calibration Procedure (PDF, OCR)]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | The '''Tektronix Type Z''' is a comparator plug-in for [[500-series scopes]]. | ||
| + | Its two main subsystems are a differential amplifier and a precision variable | ||
| + | DC voltage source, which can be used as one of the amplifier inputs. | ||
| + | This allows DC-coupled measurements of small signals with large DC offsets. | ||
| + | Its maximum sensitivity is 50 mV/div, and it achieves 40,000 to 1 common-mode | ||
| + | rejection at DC and low frequencies. Its risetime as a general-purpose | ||
| + | amplifier is 27 ns (13 MHz bandwidth), but it can track a common-mode risetime of 7 ns. | ||
| − | + | The Type Z has two inputs, A and B, plus a precision comparison voltage, V<sub>C</sub>, that is | |
| − | * http:// | + | adjustable from 0 to ±1 V, 10 V, or 100 V via a ten-turn pot. It's possible to |
| + | view 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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| + | Unlike later comparators, it has a separate step attenuator 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. | ||
| + | The Type Z uses two [[turret attenuators]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | With a pair of "Disconnect Signal" buttons, the Type Z was the first of the | ||
| + | movement toward a "GND" position on the input switches. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The Type Z was [[introduced in 1960]] and uses both tubes and transistors, | ||
| + | capitalizing on the strengths of each. It was dropped after 1968. | ||
| + | |||
| + | 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== | ||
| + | [[Category:Specifications needed]] ''please add'' | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_other/Z.html Type Z @ amplifier.cd] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Pictures== | ||
| + | |||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Tek z front.jpg|Front 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 03:16, 2 January 2021
The Tektronix Type Z is a comparator plug-in for 500-series scopes. Its two main subsystems are a differential amplifier and a precision variable DC voltage source, which can be used as one of the amplifier inputs. This allows DC-coupled measurements of small signals with large DC offsets. Its maximum sensitivity is 50 mV/div, and it achieves 40,000 to 1 common-mode rejection at DC and low frequencies. Its risetime as a general-purpose amplifier is 27 ns (13 MHz bandwidth), but it can track a common-mode risetime of 7 ns.
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. It's possible to view VA, −VB, VA−VB, VA−VC, or VC−VB.
Unlike later comparators, it has a separate step attenuator 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. The Type Z uses two turret attenuators.
With a pair of "Disconnect Signal" buttons, the Type Z was the first of the movement toward a "GND" position on the input switches.
The Type Z was introduced in 1960 and uses both tubes and transistors, capitalizing on the strengths of each. It was dropped after 1968.
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
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Pictures
Front 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
