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EXCEU£NCE COMMITTED 7A22 DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Tektronix, Inc. P.O. Box 97077 Beaverton, Oregon g JUL 1969 070-0931-00 Revised SEP 1986 First Product Group...
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Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Tektronix, Inc. Products of Tektronix, Inc. and its subsidiaries are covered by U.S. and foreign patents and/or pending patents. � TEKTRONIX, TEK, SCOPE.MOBILE, and registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
AC (Capaci'i"e) Cou 2 Hz or less foetor, low noise measurements. pled Input lower Bandwidlh FreqUMCy The Type 7A22 is designed for use in Tektronix 7000 Series Bandwidth Limit oscilloscopes. POINT Acculaey 1·3...
Speciflcatlan-- T yp. 7 A22 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Icon') DC Drift Drift with T me (Ambi Characteristic Performance Requirements ent TemperatlJre and stont) line Voltoge Co nput Voltage Maximum Short Term p.V (p.P) or 0.1 div (whichever (each input) is greater) in any min te ofter 1 IDireclj Co pled...
When Ihe 'DC button is depressed the when pressed. Aids in identifying the signal ;s coupled directly to the Input Type 7A22 Iroce when multiple Iraces Amplifier and the enlire inpul signal, are displayed. both AC and �C, is amplified. When the 'GNO' bullon lor none of the bul·...
About five minutes is sufficient time for warmup when using the Type 7A22 for s hari-term DC meos· A('GND·DC Some function as the + ACGND·DC urements. For long-term DC measurements using switch but applied to the INPUT.
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2. YAK 8Al R425. (Internal adjustment). lOW FREQ -3 dB POINT swilch is used to limit the low 1,0. a. Set the Type 7A22 conlrols as in step frequency response of the Type 7A'22, the unit employs AC stabili:otian. This means that when the switch is set b.
Type lAn, con�ider the method of cou· procedures for setting the gote current to zero. piing that will be used. Ordinary unshielded test leads can sometimes be used 10 connect the Type 7A22 to a signal Voltage Measurement souree, porticulorly when a high level, low·frequency signol is monitored at a low impedance point.
Fig. 2·6. NOTE Varying the bandwidth of rhe Type 7A22 is useful, for e,,· When the wire straps are removed, R III and R211 ample. when displaying a low-frequency signal. By reducing are disconnected. The deflection factor in the 20 m...
To accomplish this, apply a reference signal to either in can olsa degrade the performance, particularly when low put of the Type 7A22. Set the VOLTS/DIV switch and VA�l_ leyel signals are involved. Electrostatic interference con be ABLE control throughout the subsequent comparisons. The...
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Set Ihe Type 7 A22 conlrols as follows: By using the DC OFFSET controls, it is possible use the Type 7A22 differentially in a slide·back mode, to observe VOLTS/DIV 1 0 V smoll signol whose DC potential difference may be consider·...
As a re· - - - suit, amplitude measurements mode under such conditions will flOt 7A22 INPUT OVERDRIVE be accurate. The Type indica· 0" tor provides indication Ihat such a signal is prese"' by lighting before the gain calibration changes by l -t •...
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Readout coded readout will display Ihe de� l O X lOOX : , (P6000. Tektronix Part No. 01 0·0264·0 1 ) . When used in foetor flection lip of probe wilh the rotic I I...
Ihe input attenuatars, the signol is coupled to the A block diagram description covering the general can· preamp. The preamp consists of two identical feedback am' figuration of each circuit in the Type 7A22 is included in plifiers connected in a differential configuration. The over· this se<tion.
Output stage the Output Amplifier by adjusting Ihe common emil ler resistance. GENERAL INFORMATION Feedback Amplifiers Since Ihe Type 7A22 utilizes several multi-slage feedback amplifiers, a brief review of feedback systems in general is given. FMdbilck +10 V <l V Modifier Fig.
2 ) lor switch positions 1 0 p.V R215 1 0 mV. For switch positions above 10 mV, input attenuators are switched by 5108 into the input circuit of the Type 7A22, -Glte CUt'ln1 in conjunction with the gain switching resistors, R407, produce the selected deflection factors.
7A22 Circuit Description-Tvpe ..v -to.5 V 4 mA 0153 +NEUTR C141 R,., R153 +0.!5 V R151 +0.6 V to bate +0.5 V of 031" R251 -C.6 V R241 CdU -r- 1 m eu _ _ _ �. 4 mA .0.5 V...
Circuit Description-Type 7A22 between the two inputs. Consider the effect of applying + 1 [b) For common-mode overdrives the clamping sequence vall to the +input while keeping the input 0 volts (see is essentially similar, except the X I S omplifier does not Fig.
7A22 Circuit Description-- T ype The HF dB POINT se· HF -3 dB POINT Seletlor. lector simply switches different values of capacitance across R159 the output of the gain-switched stage to set the high fre· quency -3 dB point of the amplifier. The -3 dB paint is adjusted in the 1 MHz position by C425.
1 . It causes the trace, representing the outpul of the Type With a lOX probe connected to the input 7A22, to move a small amount by inserting a 2 kn resistor, bios on 0614 will ollow l OO /lA of coUeclor current to flow.
Type 7A22 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Change information, if any, affecting this section will found at the rear of the manual. Introduction Visual Inspection Informotion which will oid in keeping the Type 7A21. op The unit should be inspected occasionally lor such defeels eroting ot its peak performance is contained in this section.
Be careful nol to remove in Standard Parts. All electrical and mechanical port re formation printed on the board. placements lor the Type 7A22 can be obtained through your local Tektronix Field Office or representative. However, many the standard electronic components can be ob...
Either or both types of switches may The pushbutton switches are not repairable and should be used in the 7A22. be replaced if defective. Components which are mounted To replace light bulbs in Ihe pushbutton switches, use the...
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Interconnecting Pins the board, remove the lour screws (from the bock side of Interconnecting pins are used on the Type 7A22 to inter the board) which hold Ihe com assembly to the circuit connect circuit boards. When interconnection is mode at a boord.
7A22 the circuit board. Position the pin in the some manner as the 2. Inspect the front panels of the Type 7A22 and indicator oscilloscope to be sure that the trouble is not Irom an in old pin. Then, solder the pin on both sides of the circuit board.
-INPUT circuit. Return good components to their original sockets. If the CRT trace is deflected as a result of a Type 7A22 Check calibration alter a bod component has been reo placed (see Table 4-11.
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Maintenanco--Type 7A22 lector.emitter voltage will vary with the circuit and circuit TABLE 4-2 conditions but it should always exceed V. The best way of checking these devices is by connecting a voltmeter across Transistor Resistance Checks the junction, using a sensitive voltmeter selling (see Fig. 4-2).
Some diodes used in the Type 7A22 are color coded to identify the diode type. The cathode end of each glan frondo .. to 3 dltllh encased diode is indicaled by a stripe, a series of slripes...
If the T to be shipped to a Tektronix tor has a value indicated by three significant figures and a Service Center for service or repair, attach a tag Showing: multiplier, it will be color coded ac ding to the ErA stand...
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7A22 Maintenance -Type 'AO' red on wht vio on blk orn on 'AP' om on 'AN' REV JUN 1984 4- 12 Fig. 4-8. Bandwidth circuil board (components and wire color code).
To conduct a Performance Check, complete all parts 01 each step I n the following procedure, except the part sublllied 6. Coaxial Cable. Impedance, 50 Ohms: length 42 inches: ADJUST. To check the performance 01 the 7A22. it is not connectors, eNC.
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Time Constant Optimum square wave response. CHECK/CALIBRATION PROCEDURE This short-form procedure is provided to a id In checking the perlormanceor calibralion ol lhe 7A22. 11 may used as a guide 0,4. Check or Adjust C21S-XI -INPUT Attenuator by the exper ienced operalor or calibralor, or It may be reproduc...
Performance Check/Callbratlon-7A22 PERFORMANCE CHECK/CALIBRATION Preliminary Procedure PROCEDURE li the 7A22 is to be calibrated. insert the plug-in extender Into the oscilloscope and plug the A221ntothe plug-in extender. General If this procedure is a Perlormance Check only, insert the 7A22 The following procedure Is arranged in a sequence which Into the oscilloscope plug-In compartment.
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2. Check or Adjust Variable 8al ADJUST-II the trace Is not on screen. slart at theposllion a. Set the 7A22 VOL TS/DI V switch to 10 mV. ol lhe VOL Ts/DtV switch where an on screen display Is obtained and readjust the Coarse DC Bal, working down to the 50 pV b.
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Performance ChecklCalibratlon-7A22 LOW FREO AC-GND-OC ( HNPUT) POINT AC-GND-OC ( INPUn AC-GND-OC ( � I N PUn STEP ATTEN OC BAl Adjust lor proper DC bal AC-GND-OC ( �INPUT) ance. STEP ATTEN OC BAL Adjust for proper dc bal ance (soc Operating Sec...
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1 voll dc. <2% .5 mV 2 mV c. Connect a female to dual banana adapter and a coaKial 5 mV ±2% cable from the DC Power Supply output to the 7A22 INPUT 2 mV 1 0 mV ±2% connector. 20mV ±2%...
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Connect a coaxial cablelrom Ihetee connector tothedual input connector. Connecl a coaxial cable Irom the connector to Ihe Exl In connector on oscilloscope. c. Set the 7A22 controls as follows: S O m V VOLTs/DIV (·1 AG-GNO·DC INPUT) AC-GND-DC (-INPUT) 5-3.
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Performance ChecklCalibratlon-7A22 11. Check or Adjust C241 +Cross Neutralization the Standard Amplitude Calibrator for a 50 mV square wave output and connect to the 7A22 HNPUT connector. NOTE The 7A22 POSITION control and the Time Base horizontal positioning control may not always be mentioned. Use Ihese controls as necessary to position Ihe display lor easy viewing.
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Check h. Set Ihe Standard Amplitude Calibrator lor 0.2 peak-to . 5 V peak output. , 2 V Check i. Disconnect Ihe dual input connector Irom the 7A22. 10 V Check 50 mV CIOSA Set the 7A22 Controls: .2 V...
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Set the oscilloscope Triggering Source switch to EKt. Set the Standard Amplitude Calibrator output lor 50 V Check or high amplitude signal. Calib VOLTs/DIV AdJu.t lor d. Set the 7A22 controls as follows: Oulput Switch Min. Spike -Input ••• VOLTS/OIV...
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••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a. Sel lhe 7A22 +INPUT AC-GND-OC swilch to DC and use the oscilloscope controls as necessary lor easy viewing of display.
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Disconnect coalliat cable Irom ·/ Input. constant pop for all checks. 7 A22 Controls d. Switch Ihe 7A22 AC-GNO-OC IHNPUT) 10 GND. VOLTSIDIV e. Swilch the 7A22 VOL TSiDIV 10 VARIABLE CAL IN Simultaneously switch the 7A22 and -AC-GNO-OC...
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Connect a female to dual banana adapter and a coaxial Fig. 5-7). ·1 cable between the DC Power Supply and the 7A22 INPUT. Ihe 7 A22VOL Ts/DIV switch to 1 mV and the Time Base Time/Div switch to 1 ms.
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Coupling Source Mode Auto Check Overdrive Recovery Time a. Connect the Reed Pulse Generator Output to the 7A22 INPUT. b. Connect the Reed Pulse Generator power cable to the " oscilloscope probe power connector (rear panel). c. Switch the Aeed Pulse Generator Polarity switch to +.
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Section 6-7A22 R E PLACEABLE ELECTR ICAL PARTS PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION Replacemenl parts are available 110m orlhrough your local Teklronlx. lnC. Field Olhce 0' rep,esentalive Charoges to Tektromx ,nSlrumerolS a'e somel,mes made 10 accommodate imp,oved comPOroerolS as Ihey become available. and to give you Ihe benellt 01 Ihe latesl clrtuil...
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D I AG RAMS AN D C I R C U IT B O A R D I LL U ST RATI O N S Sy m bols and Reference Designators Electrical components shown on the d i agrams are i n the fol l ow i ng u n i ts u n l ess noted otherwise : Capacitors :: Val ues one or greater are in picofarads ( p F ) .
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S.ctlon 8-7A22 REPLACEABLE MECHANICAL PARTS INDENTATION SYSTEM PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION Thi, meChl"icll par.s list i, indenled IndiClte ilem Replacemenl pari, are available from or Ihrough your local relation,hip'. Following I, In eXlmple ol 'he mdentalion ,ystem Teklronlx. Inc Field Ollice or represenlllt.ve.
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Aeplaceable Mechanical Parts 7A22. CROSS INDEX - MFA. CODE NUMBER TO MANUFACTURER Mfr..anyf.cturer Hll ml lS8UIIG PA 17105 00779 ... INC P O BOX 3608 S825 N TRIPP liVE 06915 RICHCD PLASTIC CO CHICAGO Il 60646 "950 'lSI C01lP...
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Replaceable Mechanice.1 Paris - 7A22. & fig. Index Tektronix Serial/Assembly No. Mfr. & Name PUSH BOOO9 BOOO9 166-1059-00 366-1059-00 BUnOM:GRAY ,D.227 00 X D.3 166-1D77..oo 366- - 1 Dn-oo OI)8:GRAY IVSETSCRDI 27238 DRDER BY DESCR 2U-0153-00 .SETSCREX:HD X D.125,STl RESISTDR,VIIA:(SEE ROO REPl)
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7 A22 Replaceable Mechanical Parts & FIg. Mfr. Indelt Seria" Assembly No. , Qi!!<!iRti2 n Tektronllt 80009 1�76-(M 105-0076-04 8122390 RELEASE BIIR,LCH:PUJ(i-IM 11m 21"-1290-00 S"UCi ,HLCPS:O.1" 00 X 1.1Zfi L,ntlST UIOP 80009 21"-1280-00 SHLO GSKT, ElEX: C -SHQpm ." . B6 L 348-0151-00 8010100 8010180...
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7�2. Aepl.cH.ble Mech.nical Parts • • Index Tektronix S.ri.I' ..mbly No. Mlr. & Part No. 12315 Name Part No..l61-()l2&-OC) SPAC�.SlEEYE:D.1 l X 0.1B ID,Gl 361-o3� (00 GnACHIM6 PARTS) 806 ..337-1145-00 8010100 SHtELD,ElIC:LEn SIDE 337-1145-00 ..
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Reptaceable Mechanical Parts 7A22 Fig. & '",," Mfr. Tektronix Seriall Assembly No. & Part N2, 12345 EXTENSIOti SHllfT:5.594 l X 0.125 STEP 00 .0009 *14-0255-00 384-0255-0 0 OOEHSION SHIIFT:9.5 L X 0.125 STEP OO,STL 80009 384-{)]06-oD 384-0306--00 384 -QI I " -OO EXTEHSION SKlIFT: 10.738 L X 0 .
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1A22 Replaceable Mechanical Parts Fig. & Indelll Tektlonbt Mlr. ATTACKII«i PClRTS) " · 00009 131-0&04-00 .CUNueT 80 SMi,SPR,C\J SE 131-0604-00 ,ElEt:tKT .TERMIMDl.PIM:O.365 l X 0.025 BRl 131..o1K8- -O O 22521i 4S283-036 8OOO'J 214-1190-00 .ePLG,SHAFT,RGO:0.125 00 TO 0.125 oo,lIl 214-1190-00 SETseRDI:4-40 X O.094,STl 21)-0075-00 74"5 ORDER BY OESCR...
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MANUAL CHANGE INFORMATION At Tektronix, we continually strive to keep up with latest electronic developments by adding circuit and component improvements to our Instruments as soon as they are developed and tested. Sometimes, due to printing and shipping requirements, we can't get these changes immediately into printed manuals.
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Tektronix- M ANUAL CHANGE INFORMATION COMMI rl EO TO EXCElLENCE Change Reference: Date: Manual Part No.:--D2CHl931-OJ 1G 42 DESCRIPTION l'&f:wur CllILI>G S< 0010100 0059999 670-1D51-<XJ l'&f:INill CIJ.HJN; S< 670-1D51-0l 0060C00 BUB249 A%Y:nrur CllILI>G S< 670-lD5l-<l2 BllB250 = EO A%Y:INill CIJ.HJN; S<...
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