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Each module is the size of a small shoe box.  Power connections are made behind  
Each module is the size of a small shoe box.  Power connections are made behind  
the modules using [[W160|Type W160]] cables that have [[connectors|octal connectors]].   
the modules using [[W160|Type W160]] cables that have [[octal connector]]s.   
The power cables can be connected in a star topology (Type 160 in the center)  
The power cables can be connected in a star topology (Type 160 in the center)  
or can be daisy-chained using the loop-through connection on the back of each module.  
or can be daisy-chained using the loop-through connection on the back of each module.  
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The 160 and 160A differ in their output regulator circuits.   
The 160 and 160A differ in their output regulator circuits.   
The 160 uses a [[6AS7]] dual-triode tube, one half to regulate the +225V output  
The 160 uses a [[6AS7]] dual-triode tube, one half to regulate the +225 V output  
and the other half to regulate the -170V output.  The 160A uses both halves of a  
and the other half to regulate the -170 V output.  The 160A uses both halves of a  
[[6080]] dual-triode in parallel to regulate the +225V output,  
[[6080]] dual-triode in parallel to regulate the +225 V output,  
and two parallel [[12B4]] triodes to regulate the -170V output.
and two parallel [[12B4]] triodes to regulate the -170 V output.


* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/160/tek%20160.pdf Tektronix 160-series Manual (PDF)]
* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/160/tek%20160.pdf Tektronix 160-series Manual (PDF)]

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