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* [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_z_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix Type Z Factory Calibration Procedure (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_z_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix Type Z Factory Calibration Procedure (PDF)]
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The Tektronix Type Z is a comparator plug-in for [[500-series scopes]].
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
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.
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.   
This allows DC-coupled measurements of small signals with large DC offsets.   
Its maximum sensitivity is 50mV/div, and it achieves 40,000 to 1 common-mode
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
rejection at DC and low frequencies.  Its risetime as a general-purpose
amplifier is 27ns (13MHz bandwidth), but it can track a common-mode risetime of 7ns.
amplifier is 27 ns (13 MHz bandwidth), but it can track a common-mode risetime of 7ns.


The Type Z has two inputs, A and B, plus a precision comparison voltage, V<sub>C</sub>, that is
The Type Z has two inputs, A and B, plus a precision comparison voltage, V<sub>C</sub>, that is

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