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The Tektronix Type G is a plug-in differential amplifier for [[500-series scopes]]. | {{Plugin Sidebar| | ||
title=Tektronix Type G | | |||
summary=20 MHz differential amplifier| | |||
image=type g.jpg | | |||
caption=Type G front view| | |||
years=1955 – 1970 | | |||
type=Vertical Amplifier| | |||
series=[[7000-series scopes]]| | |||
manuals= | |||
* [http://w140.com/tek_g.pdf Tektronix Type G Manual (PDF)] | |||
* [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_g_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix Type G Factory Calibration Procedure (PDF)] | |||
}} | |||
The '''Tektronix Type G''' is a plug-in differential amplifier for [[500-series scopes]]. | |||
Unlike the [[D|Type D]], the Type G is optimized for RF, achieving only a 100 to 1 common-mode | Unlike the [[D|Type D]], the Type G is optimized for RF, achieving only a 100 to 1 common-mode | ||
rejection ratio but operating all the way to | rejection ratio but operating all the way to 20 MHz. | ||
Unlike "comparator" plug-ins such as the [[W|Type W]] and [[Z|Type Z]], | Unlike "comparator" plug-ins such as the [[W|Type W]] and [[Z|Type Z]], | ||
the Type G does not contain an internal precision variable voltage source. It is for measuring | the Type G does not contain an internal precision variable voltage source. | ||
the difference between two externally applied input signals. | It is for measuring the difference between two externally applied input signals. | ||
Its maximum sensitivity is | Its maximum sensitivity is 50 mV/div. It has seven tubes. | ||
It has seven tubes. | |||
Its name changed twice. Type 53G was [[introduced in 1955|introduced in March 1955]] along with the | Its name changed twice. Type 53G was [[introduced in 1955|introduced in March 1955]] along with the | ||
[[541]]/[[545]], but it was only specified to | [[541]]/[[545]], but it was only specified to 10 MHz in a [[535]], and its | ||
performance in a fast mainframe was not documented. When the mainframe cabinet styles | performance in a fast mainframe was not documented. When the mainframe cabinet styles | ||
were revamped in August 1956, the Types 53[[A]], 53[[B]], 53[[C]] and 53G were | were revamped in August 1956, the Types 53[[A]], 53[[B]], 53[[C]] and 53G were | ||
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where the Gain vernier is not concentric with the step attenuator. | where the Gain vernier is not concentric with the step attenuator. | ||
==Specifications== | |||
[[Category:Specifications needed]] ''please add'' | |||
==Pictures== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||