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amplifier is 27ns (13MHz bandwidth), but it can track a common-mode risetime of 7ns.
amplifier is 27ns (13MHz bandwidth), but it can track a common-mode risetime of 7ns.


Type Z has two inputs, A and B, plus a precision comparison voltage, Vc, that is
The Type Z has two inputs, A and B, plus a precision comparison voltage, Vc, that is
adjustable from 0 to +/-1V, 10V, or 100V via a ten-turn pot.  It's possible to
adjustable from 0 to +/-1V, 10V, or 100V via a ten-turn pot.  It's possible to
view A, -B, A-B, A-Vc, or Vc-B.
view A, -B, A-B, A-Vc, or Vc-B.
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It is also the only comparator that can handle +/- 100V common mode at full sensitivity.
It is also the only comparator that can handle +/- 100V common mode at full sensitivity.


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


Type Z was [[introduced in 1960]] and uses both tubes and transistors,
The Type Z was [[introduced in 1960]] and uses both tubes and transistors,
capitalizing on each's strengths.  It was dropped after 1968.
capitalizing on the strengths of each.  It was dropped after 1968.


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


* http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/z/
* [http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/z/ Tektronix Type Z Manual (BAMA)]
* http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_z_factory_cal_proc.pdf
* [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_z_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix Type Z Factory Calibration Procedure (PDF)]