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The '''Tektronix Type W''' is a differential comparator plug-in amplifier for [[500-series scopes]]. | The '''Tektronix Type W''' is a differential comparator plug-in amplifier for [[500-series scopes]]. | ||
Its bandwidth varies from 23 MHz to 8 MHz depending on gain. Only modestly | Its bandwidth varies from 23 MHz to 8 MHz depending on gain. Only modestly | ||
faster than its predecessor, | faster than its predecessor, [[Z|Type Z]], Type W extends performance in | ||
terms of sensitivity, reaching 1 mV/div. | terms of sensitivity, reaching 1 mV/div. | ||
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Type W is the only letter-series plug-in with an "infinite resistance" input mode selectable at the front panel. | Type W is the only letter-series plug-in with an "infinite resistance" input mode selectable at the front panel. | ||
( | ([[1A5|Type 1A5]] has an internal jumper that can be cut.) | ||
In the letter-series timeline of differential comparators, | In the letter-series timeline of differential comparators, Type W, [[introduced in 1965]], | ||
follows | follows [[Z|Type Z]] and precedes [[1A5|Type 1A5]]. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== |
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