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Tektronix Type Z
Comparator preamp plug-in Type Z front view Compatible with 500-series scopes Produced from 1960 to 1969 Manuals Tektronix Type Z Manual (PDF, OCR) Tektronix Type Z Factory Calibration Procedure (PDF) Tektronix Type Z Calibration Outline (PDF, OCR)

Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

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_C, 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_A, −V_B, V_A−V_B, V_A−V_C, or V_C−V_B.

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.

Prices

$525 in 1962 ($4,750 in 2021 dollars)

Links

Type Z @ amplifier.cd

Pictures

Front view
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

Some Parts used in the Z

Page	Class	Description	Used in
12AU6	Vacuum Tube (Pentode)	RF pentode	112 • 512 • 556 • 575 • 545 • 549 • 581 • 585 • C • G • K • H • L • M • Z
6AK5	Vacuum Tube (Pentode)	RF pentode	B • C • CA • G • K • L • S • Z • 517

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-The Tektronix Type Z is a comparator plug-in for 500-series oscilloscopes.
+{{Plugin Sidebar
+|manufacturer=Tektronix
+|series=500-series scopes
+|type=Type Z
+|summary=Comparator preamp plug-in
+|image=Tek Type Z front.jpg
+|caption=Type Z front view
+|introduced=1960
+|discontinued=1969
+|designers=Charlie Rhodes;Ron Olson
+|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]].
+==Prices==
+* $525 in 1962 ($4,750 in 2021 dollars)
+==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>
+{{Parts|Z}}
+[[Category:500 series plugins]]
+[[Category:Differential amplifiers]]