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MODEL 700A
PULSE GENERATOR
Part Number 37000 - 690
WARRANTY
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original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not apply
to vacuum tubes, except as these are warranted by tube manufacturers. The liability of Seller under
this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing any instrument or component thereof which is returned
by Buyer, at his expense, during such period and which has not been subjected to misuse, neglect.
improper installation, repair, alteration, or accident. Seller shall have the right to final determination as
to the existence and cause of a defect. I n no event shall Seller be liable for collateral or consequential
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authorized officer.
RECEIVING INSPECTION
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fails to operate, a claim should immediately be filed with the transportation company.
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California 94518.
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MODEL S OOA
- Model lOOA Pulse Generator
T h r Datapulsr, M o d r l 1 0 0 A i a a n e c o n o m i c a l h i g h p e r -
forrnanc~ pulse g e n ~ r a k o r r l r s i g n e df o r general purpose t e s t -
- i n g of a v a r i e t y of e l ~ c t r o n i cequipmrnt. Unfqur., all solicl
s t a t e c i r c u i t s reduce conlplpxity and p r o v i d e v e r s a t i l e p e r -
It)rmanc~,in a c u n v e n i c ~ n h l vcompact package. Simultaneous
positive anrl n r g a t i v e outputs d p l i r r r L n a t t s i n t o 513 o h m s ,
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a n d pulsr r a t e , w i d t h , amplitude, anti rlplay a r e continuously
variable o v e r broarl r a n g e s . F r o n t panel controls select
c i t h e r s i n g l y o r d o u \ ~ I t . p u l s operation,
r synchronous o r asyn-
chronous e a t i n g , and e i t h e r i n t e r n a l , external, or manual
- s i n g l e cycIt= t r l g g e r i n c . T w o s y n c h r o n i z i n g t r i g g e r outputs
a r e supplied f o r s v s t e m a p p l i c a t i o n a n d t o provide a reference
for pulse drblay in the s i n ~ l cpulse rnorle.
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MODEL 1W A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
TITLE PAGE i
FRONTISPIECE iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
LlST OF SCHEMATICS vi
LlST OF l LLUSTRATIONS vi
LlST OF TABLES vii
SECTION I SPEC1FICATIONS
Repetition Rate
External Trigger
Manual Cycling
Gated Operation
Trigger Outputs
Pulse Mode
Pulse Delay
Pulse Width
Main Pulse Output
Rise and Fall Time
Jitter
Waveform Aberration
Output Protection
Output Mixing
Operating Temperature
Power Required
Physical Characteristics
Accessories Available
SECTION I1 OPERATION
2.1 General Information

2.2 Controls and Connectors
2.3 Functional Verification
2.4 Operating Instructions
2.5 Definitions
SECTION Ill THEORY OF OPERATION
3.1 General Description

3.2 Circuit Description
MODEL 100A
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SECTION I V MAINTENANCE
4.1 Preventive Maintenance

4.2 Parts Removal
4.3 Troubleshooting
4.4 Calibration
SECTION V PARTS LlST
5.1 Abbreviations and Symbols

5.2 Repetition Rate Switch Assembly
5.3 Pulse Delay Switch Assembly
5.4 Pulse Width Switch Assembly
5.5 Front Panel Assembly
5.6 Back Panel Assembly
5.7 Main Circuit Board Assembly
LlST OF SCHEMATICS
Drawing Number Description
Block Diagram - Model 100A Pulse Generator

Schematic - Model 100A Pulse Generator
Schematic - Power Supply
LlST OF lLLUSTRATIONS
Figure Number Title
Model 1OOA Accessories

Model 100A Controls and Connectors
Front Panel
Model l00A Controls and Connectors
Back Panel
Networks for Transistor Load
Output Decoupling Circuits
Reverse Voltage Protection
Output Mixing
Output Pulse Characteristics
Waveform Diagrams
Repetition Rate Oscillator
Trigger Multivibrator
External Trigger Amplifier
MODEL lOOA
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Figure Number Title
Delay Multivibrator 3-11

Output Drivers and Amplifiers 3-14
Parts Location - Schematic 37000 - 152 4 -5
Top View - Model 100A 4 -8
Bottom View - Model lOOA 4 -9
LIST OF TABLES
Table Number Title
4-1 Troubleshooting 4 -6
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M O D E L l00A
SECTION I
SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Repetition Rate

R e p e t i t i o n r a t e i s continuously v a r i a b l e f r o m
0. 1 h e r t z t o 10 m e g a h e r t z i n eight d e c a d e r a n g e s f o r e i t h e r
single o r double p u l s e o p e r a t i o n . E f f e c t i v e r a t e s t o 20 m e g a -
h e r t z m a y b e s e t up i n t h e double p u l s e mode.
1.2 External Trigger

T h e e x t e r n a l t r i g g e r input i s a c coupled, and
o p e r a t e s a t 0 t o 10 m e g a h e r t z f r o m f 0 . 2 5 volt p u l s e s with a
m i n i m u m d u r a t i o n of 20 n a n o s e c o n d s , o r 50 h e r t z to
10 m e g a h e r t z f r o m 1 volt r m s s i n e m a v e s . Slope p o l a r i t y
and l e v e l c o n t r o l s p r o v i d e t r i g g e r i n g a t any point on the
input w a v e f o r m m o r e than 0 . 2 5 v o l t s and l e s s than 5 v o l t s
above o r below t h e a v e r a g e d c l e v e l . Input i m p e d a n c e i s
g r e a t e r than 2. 5k o h m s . T h e m a x i m u m t r a n s i e n t a m p l i t u d e
which m a y be applied safely i s +5 v o l t s .
1.3 Manual Cycling

In t h e single p u l s e m o d e , a c t u a t i n g the single
p u l s e pushbutton p r o v i d e s one c y c l e of output ( s i n g l e o r
double p u l s e m o d e ) .
1.4 Gated Operation

The gating m o d e i s s e l e c t e d a s nongated ( c o n t i n u -
o u s ) , s y n c h r o n o u s l y g a t e d , o r a s y n c h r o n o u s l y gated. Signal
l e v e l s m o r e p o s i t i v e than t 2 v o l t s a r e r e q u i r e d t o e n a b l e
the outputs in e i t h e r gated m o d e . The m a x i m u m l e v e l which
may h c applied s a f e l y i s 10 v o l t s .
M O D E L 1OOA SPECIFICATIONS
1.4. 1 Synchronous Gating
The repetition r a t e o s c i l l a t o r i: n o r m a l l y off in

t h i s m o d e and i s turned on f o r t h e d u r a t i o n of a n applied gate
pulse. Both m a i n outputs and both t r i g g e r output. a r e gated
and synchronized to the gate signal.
1.4.2 Asynchronous Gating
T h e pulse delay c i r c u i t i s gated i n thi: m o d e ,

and the r a t e o s c i l l a t o r o p e r a t e s continuously. Main pul: e
outputs and the r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r begin with the f i r s t c y c l e
(internally o r externally triggered) after the gate p u l ~ e
o c c u r s and stop when the g a t e pulse s u b s i d e s . The advanced
t r i g g e r i s not gated and o c c u r s a t t h e o s c i l l a t o r repetition
rate.
1.5 Trigger Outputs

1.5. 1 Advanced T r i g g e r
The advanced t r i g g e r i s a positive pulse with a

m i n i m u m amplitude of 1. 7 v o l t s f r o m a 50 ohm s o u r c e , and
i s typically 15 nanoseconds i n duration. Available on i n -
t e r n a l l y t r i g g e r e d o p e r a t i o n s only, the advance t r i g g e r
o c c u r s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 10% of the repetition r a t e period b e -
f o r e the r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r .
1.5.2 Reference Trigger
The r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r i s a positive pulse with a

m i n i m u m amplitude of 2 . 0 volts f r o m a 50 ohm s o u r c e , and
i s typically 15 nanoseconds i n duration. When t r i g g e r e d
f r o m a n e x t e r n a l s o u r c e , the r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r o c c u r s
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 30 nanoseconds a f t e r the e x t e r n a l t r i g g e r .
1.6 Pulse Mode

Single o r double p u l ~ eo p e r a t i o n i s zelected h y
the pulse mode switch.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL lOOA
1.6. 1 Single P u l s e
One pulse p e r c y c l e o c c u r s i n the m a i n outputs

a t the end of the d e l a y period.
1. 6.2 Double P u l s e
Two i d e n t i c a l p u l s e s p e r c y c l e o c c u r i n t h e m a i n
outputs, the f i r s t a p p r o x i m a t e l y 40 nanoseconds a f t e r t h e
r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r , and the second a t a t i m e d e t e r m i n e d by
the pulse delay c o n t r o l s .
Pulse Delay
P u l s e d e l a y i s continuously v a r i a b l e f r o m
40 nanoseconds with r e s p e c t t o t h e r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r , o r
60 nanoseconds with r e s p e c t to a n e x t e r n a l t r i g g e r , up t o a
m a x i m u m of 10 seconds i n seven d e c a d e r a n g e s with a
1 0 0 : l m u l t i p l i e r . Delay i s v a r i a b l e o v e r a t l e a s t 70% of the
pulse period up to a r e p e t i t i o n r a t e of 1 m e g a h e r t z , d e -
c r e a s i n g to 50% above 4 m e g a h e r t z and 30% a t 10 m e g a h e r t z .
The r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r i s counted down when the delay i s
g r e a t e r t h a n the pulse p e r i o d , with s t a b l e countdown r a t i o s
g r e a t e r than 100: 1 p o s s i b l e ; the advance t r i g g e r i s not
counted down.
1.8 Pulse Width

P u l s e width i s continuously v a r i a b l e ( m e a s u r e d a t
the 50% point of the leading and t r a i l i n g e d g e s ) f r o m typically
35 nanoseconds (40 nanoseconds m a x i m u m ) to 10 s e c o n d s i n
s e v e n decade r a n g e s with a 1 0 0 : l m u l t i p l i e r . The m a x i m u m
duty cycle i s a t l e a s t 60% and i s typically 7070.
Main Pulse Output

P u l s e amplitude i s continuously v a r i a b l e f r o m
0. 5 to 10 v o l t s into 50 o h m s with simultaneous positive and
negative dc coupled outputs ( b a s e l i n e s a r e at ground). The
s o u r c e impedance d e c r e a s e s with a m p l i t u d e and i s a p p r o x i -
m a t e l y 50 o h m s a t a m p l i t u d e s l e s s than 5 v o l t s .
MODEL IOOA SPECIFICATIONS
1.10 Rise and Fall Time

R i s e t i m e i s l e s s than 5 nanoseconds, and fall
t i m e i s typically l e s s than 7 nanoseconds (10 nanoseconds
~ n a x i m u r n with
) the outputs t e r m i n a t e d i n 50 ohm r e s i s t i v e
loads.
1.11 Jitter
Repetition r a t e , d e l a y , and width j i t t e r a r e l e s s
than 0. 1 5 % (typically 0. 1%) on e a c h range (within the highest
decade on the width and delay r a n g e s with m o r e than
10: 1 c o v e r a g e ) .
1.12 Waveform Aberration

Overshoot, p r e s h o o t , ringing, and top slope
a b e r r a t i o n a r e typically l e s s than f 5 % (with a m a x i m u m of
k70/0) a t a m p l i t u d e s g r e a t e r than 3 volts (with p r o p e r l y
connected 50 ohm t e r m i n a t i o n s ) .
1.13 Output Protection

Output s t a g e s will not be damaged by a n y c o m b i -
nation of front panel c o n t r o l s e t t i n g s and will withstand
s h o r t c i r c u i t s to ground of a n y duration. The i n s t r u m e n t
i s not rated f o r o p e r a t i o n into l o a d s a t o t h e r than ground
potential.
1.14 Output Mixing

S a m e p o l a r i t y outputs m a y be diode mixed with a
negligible l o s s of amplitude. S a m e o r opposite polarity
outputs m a y be r e s i s t o r mixed with a r e s u l t a n t l o s s of
amplitude. Outputs m a y not be d i r e c t l y coupled together.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL lOOA
1.15 Operating Temperature

The i n s t r u m e n t i s designed f o r operation i n
0
a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e s of 0 t o 50° C (32O t o 122O F ) .
1.16 Power Required

A p p r o x i m a t e l y 15 w a t t s a t 1 0 5 - 1 2 5 / 2 1 0 - 2 3 0 v o l t s
and 50-400 h e r t z a c i s r e q u i r e d . All p o w e r s u p p l i e s a r e
r e g u l a t e d a g a i n s t l i n e and load c h a n g e s .
1.17 Physical Characteristics

I n s t r u m e n t w e i g h t i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 8 pounds.
D i l n e n s i o n s a r e 3-112 i n c h e s h i g h by 8-112 i n c h e s w i d e and
11 i n c h e s d e e p . E a c h i n s t r u m e n t i s f u r n i s h e d with a n a t -
t a c h e d l i n e c o r d a n d N E M A 3 - p r o n g plug. T h e c a b i n e t and
f r o n t p a n e l a r e b r u s h e d a l u m i n u m with b l a c k e t c h e d m a r k -
i n g s and t r i m . T h e r u s s e t b r o w n top, b o t t o m , a n d s i d e
panels a r e removable. A tilt-up b r a c k e t i s provided.
I n s t r u m e n t s m a y h e r a c k m o u n t e d by T y p e 1005 ( s i n g l e
u n i t ) o r T y p e 1006 ( d u a l u n i t ) R a c k Mounting S e t s .
1.18 Accessories Available (Figure 1-1)

1. 18. 1 T y p e 1005 R a c k Mounting S e t
T h i s s e t mounts a single i n s t r u m e n t in a standard

19 inch w i d e by 3-112 i n c h high r a c k p a n e l , o f f s e t t o e i t h e r
s i d e of c e n t e r .
1.18.2 T y p e 1006 R a c k Mounting S e t
T h i s s e t mounts two i n s t r u m e n t s i n a standard

19 i n c h w i d e by 3- 112 i n c h h i g h r a c k p a n e l .
1.18.3 T y p e 2003A 50 o h m T e r m i n a t i o n
T h i s specially designed load provides p r o p e r

t e r m i n a t i o n of 50 o h m c o a x i a l c a b l e s f o r f a s t - r i s e p u l s e
outputs.
MODEL lOOA SPECIFICATIONS
1. 18.4 Type 2 101 Inverting T r a n s f o r m e r
The 2 101 t r a n s f o r m e r i n v e r t s the poeitive

t r i g g e r output (advanced o r r e f e r e n c e ) f o r a p p l i c a t i o n s
r e q u i r i n g a negative synchronous t r i g g e r .
1. 18.5 Type 2302 Mixing Unit
The mixing unit c o m b i n e s two s a m e p o l a r i t y

outputs with a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 volt l o s s of amplitude.
1. 18. 6 Type 240 1 V a r i a b l e Integrator.
This a c c e s s o r y p r o v i d e s a m e a n s of varying
pulse r i s e and fall t i m e s .
1. 18. 7 I n s t r u c t i o n Manual
One o p e r a t i o n and m a i n t e n a n c e handbook i s

supplied with e a c h i n s t r u m e n t . Additional handbooks a r e
available a t a slight additional c h a r g e .
Figure 1-1. Model lOOA Accessories.
MODEL l 0 0 A
SECTION II
OPERATION
General Information
CAUTION
T h e o u t p u t s a r e d e s i g n e d f o r 50 ohm
r e s i s t i v e l o a d s . An inductive load o r
active c i r c u i t connected directly to an
output m a y d a m a g e t h e i n s t r u m e n t .
Refer to paragraph 2 . 4 (Operating
I n s t r u c t i o n s ) f o r n o n - s t a n d a r d load
c o n n e c t i o n and output m i x i n g i n f o r r n a -
tion.
P u l s e a m p l i t u d e , width, d e l a y , and r e p e t i t i o n
r a t e a r e c o n t i n u o u s l y v a r i a b l e o v e r b r o a d r a n g e s , and p r o -
vide a n infinite v a r i e t y of p u l s e p a r a m e t e r c o m b i n a t i o n s to
s a t i s f y m a n y t e s t r e q u i r e m e n t s . Single o r double p u l s e
o p e r a t i o n , s i m u l t a n e o u s p o s i t i v e and negative o u t p u t s ,
flexible e x t e r n a l gating and t r i g g e r i n g , and c o u n t d o u n
c a p a b i l i t i e s extend t h e i n s t r u n l e n t ' s v e r s a t i l i t y . E x t r a
o p e r a t i n g c o n v e n i e n c e i s gained t h r o u g h 1000: 1 v e r n l e r
c o n t r o l and 100: 1 r a n g e m u l t i p l i c a t i o n of p u l s e width and
delay. A v a i l a b l e a c c e s s o r i e s p r o v i d e v a r i a b l e r i s e and
f a l l t i m e s , r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r i n v e r s i o n , low l o s s output
m i x i n g and m i n i m u m d i s t o r t i o n load t e r m i n a t i o n .
Gating c a p a b i l i t i e s c o n s i s t of s y n c h r o n o u s , a s y n -
c h r o n o u s , and c o i n c i d e n c e gating. T h e output p u l s e t r a i n i s
s y n c h r o n i z e d t o t h e l e a d i n g e d g e of a n e x t e r n a l l y a p p l i e d
g a t e w a v e f o r m i n t h e s y n c h r o n o u s m o d e . In t h e a s y n c h r o -
nous m o d e , t h e output p u l s e t r a i n b e g i n s with t h e f i r s t
a d v a n c e t r i g g e r a f t e r t h e g a t e p u l s e o c c u r s and c o n t i n u e s
u n t i l t h e g a t e p u l s e s u b s i d e s ; t h e output i s q u i e s c e n t l y off
between g a t e p u l s e s while t h e r a t e o s c i l l a t o r continuously
provides advance t r i g g e r outputs. The r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r i s
gated i n both m o d e s while t h e a d v a n c e t r i g g e r i s gated i n
the s y n c h r o n o u s m o d e only. C o i n c i d e n c e gating i s a c h i e v e d
by a p p l i c a t i o n of both a g a t e s i g n a l and a n e x t e r n a l t r i g g e r
p u l s e s o t h a t output p u l s e s o c c u r only when t h e two a r e c o -
incident.
MODEL lOOA OPERATION
F r e q u e n c y d i v i s i o n by s y n c h r o n o u s countdown i s
obtained f r o m e i t h e r i n t e r n a l o r e x t e r n a l t r i g g e r i n g w h e n
t h e d e l a y i s s e t g r e a t e r t h a n t h e t r i g g e r p e r i o d and t h e o u t -
put p u l s e r a t e i s a s u b h a r m o n i c of t h e t r i g g e r r a t e . T h e
reference trigger o c c u r s a t the subharmonic r a t e in either
c a s e while t h e a d v a n c e d t r i g g e r o c c u r s a t t h e o s c i l l a t o r r a t e
f o r i n t e r n a l t r i g g e r i n g and i s t u r n e d off f o r e x t e r n a l t r i g -
gering.
2.2 Controls and Connectors (Figure 2-1)
2.2.1 P o w e r Switch
The P O W E R switch connects a c power to the

t r a n s f o r m e r p r i m a r y and l i g h t s t h e pilot l a m p w h e n t h e
switch i s turned ON.
2.2.2 Repetition Rate
The R E P E T I T I O N R A T E r o t a r y s w i t c h s e l e c t s
either internal o r external triggering and the repetition r a t e
range for internally triggered operation. The s m a l l e r v e r -
n i e r knob p r o v i d e s c o n t i n u o u s l y v a r i a b l e c o n t r o l of a l l
ranges. T h e r e a r e eight decade r a n g e s and the instrument
i s s e t t o t h e r a t e i n d i c a t e d on t h e f r o n t p a n e l w h e n t h e v e r -
nie r i s fully c l o c k w i s e .
T h e SINGLE P U L S E p o s i t i o n p e r m i t s t h e i n s t r u -
m e n t t o b e t r i g g e r e d m a n u a l l y f o r o n e c y c l e of output by t h e
SINGLE P U L S E pushbutton.
T h e E X T TRIG SLOPE ( t )and ( - ) p o s i t i o n s

p e r m i t the instrument to be t r i g g e r e d f r o m a n external
s o u r c e by e i t h e r a p o s i t i v e o r n e g a t i v e going w a v e f o r m .
T h e TRIGGERING L E V E L c o n t r o l d e t e r m i n e s
t h e ( t )o r ( - ) a m p l i t u d e of a s i g n a l t h a t w i l l t r i g g e r t h e
instrument for operation from an external source.
A BNC c o n n e c t o r i s p r o v i d e d f o r t h e e x t e r n a l
TRIGGER I N P U T .
Figure 2-1b. Model IOOA Controls and Connectors.
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OPERATION MODEL lOOA
2.2. 3 P u l s e Delay
The PULSE DELAY r o t a r y switch s e l e c t s one of

seven decade r a n g e s and the s m a l l e r v e r n i e r knob p r o v i d e s
continuously v a r i a b l e c o n t r o l of each range. The i n s t r u -
ment i s s e t to the delay indicated on the front panel when
the v e r n i e r i s fully clockwise. The r a n g e s a r e multiplied
by 100 when the v e r n i e r knob i s pulled out.
NOTE: V e r n i e r c o n t r o l of pulse delay and width should be
limited t o a single range step. Too much range reduction
by v e r n i e r control c a u s e s pulse distortion. Also the outputs
m a y become unstable b e c a u s e r e c o v e r y t i m e is longer f o r
higher ranges.
2.2.4 P u l s e Width
The PULSE WIDTH r o t a r y switch s e l e c t s one of

seven decade r a n g e s and the s m a l l e r v e r n i e r knob provides
continuously v a r i a b l e control f o r e a c h range. The i n s t r u -
m e n t i s s e t to the width indicated on the front panel when
the v e r n i e r i s fully clockwise. The r a n g e s a r e multiplied
by 100 when the v e r n i e r knob i s pulled out.
2.2.5 Amplitude
The POSITIVE and NEGATIVE pulse AMPLITUDE

knobs provide continuously v a r i a b l e amplitude control of the
simultaneously o c c u r r i n g m a i n outputs. The baseline f o r
both outputs i s a t ground potential.
The POS OUTPUT and N E G OUTPUT BNC con-

n e c t o r s couple the m a i n outputs to external loads. The
GRD jack p r o v i d e s a c c e s s to the i n s t r u m e n t ground f o r t e s t
connections.
2.2. 6 Gate Mode
The m a i n outputs a r e continuous when the GATE

MODE switch i s i n the NON-GATED position but a r e i n t e r -
rupted and o c c u r i n gated b u r s t s , a s controlled by a n ex-
ternally applied gate signal, when the switch i s i n e i t h e r the
SYNC o r the ASYNC position.
MODEL IOOA 0PERP.TION
In the SYNC position, the repetition r a t e o s c i l l a t o r

i s disabled and the m a i n output p u l s e s o c c u r only d u r i n g the
pulse i n t e r v a l of a n applied g a t e signal. The f i r s t m a i n
pulse of a gated b u r s t i s synchronized t o the leading edge of
the gate pulse and both t r i g g e r outputs a r e gated.
The pulse delay c i r c u i t , r a t h e r than t h e repetition
r a t e o s c i l l a t o r i s disabled i n the ASYNC position, and on i n -
t e r n a l l y t r i g g e r e d o p e r a t i o n s the advance t r i g g e r i s a v a i l a b l e
a s a clock pulse. Main output and r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r p u l s e s
begin with the f i r s t r a t e o s c i l l a t o r pulse a f t e r the s t a r t of a
g a t e p u l s e and continue until the g a t e p u l s e subsides, f o r
either internal o r external triggering.
The e x t e r n a l gate signal i s connected t o the

ENABLING GATE INPUT BNC connector.
2.2.7 P u l s e Mode
Single o r double pulse o p e r a t i o n i s selected by

the PULSE MODE switch. In the SGL position, one p u l ~ e
p e r cycle o c c u r s a t the outputs, delayed f r o m the r e f e r e n c e
t r i g g e r f o r a period s e t by the delay c o n t r o l s . T w o identical
~ u l s e so c c u r when the switch i s in t h e DBL ~ o ~ i t i o nthe . first
i s delayed a p p r o x i m a t e l y 30 n a n o ~ e c o n d sf r o m the r e f e r e n c e
t r i g g e r , and the second i s delayed f o r a period d e t e r m i n e d
by the delay c o n t r o l s .
2.2.8 T r i g g e r Output
The TRIGGER OUTPUT BNC c o n n e c t o r s couple

the ADVANCE and R E F E R E N C E t r i g g e r outputs to e x t e r n a l
instruments.
2.2.9 P o w e r Input
A 6-foot, 3 - w i r e a c line c o r d with a NEMA

3-prong plug i s attached to the back of the i n s t r u m e n t .
The 115/230 s e l e c t o r switch on the back panel

connects the power t r a n s f o r m e r p r i m a r i e s f o r operation
f r o m e i t h e r a 115 o r a 230 volt a c input.
Overload protection i s provided by a 1 1 2 a m p e r e

c a r t r i d g e type fuse mounted on the back pancl.
OPERATION MODEL 1 OOA
2.3 Functional Verification

The following procedure provides a brief check
of the instrument and a n introduction t o the control^.
CAU TION
The instrument i s designed f o r r e s i s t i v e

loads only. Reactive loads connected
directly to the output will produce pulse
distortion. Inductive loads may damage
the instrument. Refer to p a r a g r a p h s
2.4.4 through 2.4.6 for nonstandard
load connections.
2.3. 1 Equipment ( o r equivalent) Required
a. A general purpose oscilloscope of a t l e a s t

15 megahertz bandpass with triggered sweep.
NOTE: The general purpose oscilloscope i s

adequate f o r the basic t e s t s outlined h e r e but
a sampling oscilloscope i s needed for a full
range check to verify specifications. Co-
axial attenuators for the main pulse and
t r i g g e r outputs may a l s o be required because
many sampling oscilloscopes a r e limited to
inputs below 250 millivolts.
b. A 50 ohm coaxial termination capable of

2 watts dissipation such a s a Datapulse
2003A Power Termination.
NOTE. A one watt termination i e adequate

for m o s t combinations of control settings
but should be used with c a r e because pulse
output power approaches 2 watts for high
duty cycle waveforms a t full amplitude.
c. A 5 0 ohm coaxial termination with BNC con-

n e c t o r s capable of 1/ 2 watt dissipation.
d. A general purpose signal generator capable

of 2 volts into 500 ohms (the square wave
M O D E L IOOA OPERATION
amplitude c a l i b r a t o r of many o s c i l l o s c o p e s
m a y be adequate).
e. T h r e e ( 3 - 4 feet long) 50 o h m coaxial c a b l e s

with BNC c o n n e c t o r s , and one BNC T e e con-
nector.
2.3.2 T e s t Connections and Settings
CAU TION
Check t h e position of the 1151230 volt

slide switch on the back panel for
a g r e e m e n t with the l i n e voltage b e f o r e
connecting the power c o r d .
a. Connect the i n s t r u m e n t to a suitable power

source.
b. Connect a 50 o h m coaxial cable f r o m the POS

OUTPUT t o the oscilloscope input, and t e r m -
inate the c a b l e a t t h e oscilloscope using the
50 o h m ( 2 w a t t ) coaxial t e r m i n a t i o n and the
BNC T e e connector.
c. Connect a 50 o h m c a b l e f r o m the R E F E R E N C E
TRIGGER OUTPUT to the oscilloscope t r i g g e r
input, and t e r m i n a t e the c a b l e i n 50 o h m s a t
the oscilloscope using t h e 112 watt t e r m i -
nation.
d. Set the i n s t r u m e n t c o n t r o l s a s follows:
Control Setting
POWER switch OFF

REPETITION RATE
range 1.0 MHz
REPETITION RATE
vernier midrange
PULSE DELAY range 1. OpS
PULSE DELAY v e r n i e r midrange
PULSE WIDTH r a n g e 1. OpS
PULSE WIDTH v e r n i e r fully clockwise
POSITIVE AMPLITUDE 5V
NEGATIVE AMPLITUDE 5V
GATE MODE switch NON-GATED
P U L S E MODE switch SGL
e. S e t the o s c i l l o s c o p e sweep speed t o 0. 2 p S / C M

and the v e r t i c a l s e n s i t i v i t y t o 2V/CM.
3. 3 Main P u l s e Output
a. T u r n t h e POWER switch ON. Note t h a t t h e

pilot l a m p g o e s on, and a r e c t a n g u l a r p u l s e
( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 5 v o l t s high and 1 m i c r o -
second wide with a f l a t top and n e a r v e r t i c a l
l e a d i n g and t r a i l i n g e d g e s ) a p p e a r s on t h e
oscilloscope trace.
b. T u r n the POSITIVE AMPLITUDE c o n t r o l i n

both d i r e c t i o n s and v e r i f y t h a t t h e a m p l i t u d e
d e c r e a s e s t o 3 v o l t s and i n c r e a s e s to 10 v o l t s
u n i f o r m l y without a n y noticeable effect on
waveshape. Return the amplitude control to
the 5 volt position.
c. D i s c o n n e c t the c o a x i a l c a b l e f r o m the POS

OUTPUT and r e c o n n e c t t h e c a b l e t o the NEG
OUTPUT. Note t h a t the negative output l o o k s
l i k e t h e positive output i n v e r t e d .
d. R e p e a t s t e p ( b ) f o r the NEGATIVE A M P L I -
TUDE c o n t r o l . Reconnect the POS OUTPUT
to the o s c i l l o s c o p e input.
e. T u r n the P U L S E WIDTH v e r n i e r c o u n t e r -
c l o c k w i s e . Note t h a t the p u l s e width follows
the c o n t r o l and d e c r e a s e s smoothly. T u r n
t h e v e r n i e r t o the fully c l o c k w i s e position.
i. T u r n the PULSE DELAY v e r n i e r i n both

t l i r e c t i o n s a n d note that t h e p u l s e follows t h e
c o n t r o l moving snloothly to the left and to t h e
rlght. K t , t u r n the v e r n i e r to the m i n i m u m
po sltion.
MODEL lOOA OPERATION
g. T u r n the REPETITION RATE s e l e c t o r to

1 Hz, the PULSE WIDTH and PULSE DELAY
s e l e c t o r s to 1 . 0 MS, and a l l v e r n i e r s fully
clockwise. Pull the width and delay v e r n i e r s
out and v e r i f y that both pulse width and delay
a r e a p p r o x i m a t e l y 100 m i l l i s e c o n d s . P u s h
t h e width and delay v e r n i e r s back i n and t u r n
t h e PULSE DELAY c o n t r o l s t o m i n i m u m .
h. T u r n the PULSE WIDTH s e l e c t o r t o 0. 1pS

and the REPETITION R A T E s e l e c t o r to
10 MHz. Note t h a t two o r t h r e e p u l s e s a p -
p e a r on the oscilloscope, and that the n u m b e r
of p u l s e s i n c r e a s e s when the REPETITION
RATE v e r n i e r i s t u r n e d clockwise.
Double P u l s e Mode
a. R e t a i n the t e s t connections of p a r a g r a p h
2 . 3 . 2 and s e t the o s c i l l o s c o p e sweep speed
t o I. OpS/CM.
b. Set the i n s t r u m e n t c o n t r o l s a ? follows
Control Setting
REPETITION RATE
range
REPETITION R A T E
vernier fully clockwise
PULSE DELAY r a n g e 1o p s
PULSE DELAY v e r n i e r fully c o u n t e r -
clockwise
PULSE WIDTH r a n g e 1. o p s
PULSE WIDTH v e r n i e r fully clockwise
POSITIVE AMPLITUDE 5v
NEGATIVE AMPLITUDE any position
PULSE MODE switch DBL
c. T u r n the PULSE DELAY v e r n i e r clockwise

and note that a second pulse a p p e a r s on the
o s c i l l o s c o p e t r a c e moving smoothly f r o m
left t o r i g h t , following the c o n t r o l .
2.3.5 Single P u l s e O p e r a t i o n
a. R e t a i n the t e s t connections of p a r a g r a p h
2 . 3 . 2 and s e t the o s c i l l o s c o p e sweep speed
to 1 . 0 MS/CM.
b. S e t t h e i n s t r u m e n t c o n t r o l s a s follows:
Control Setting
REPETITION RATE
range SINGLE PULSE
PULSE DELAY r a n g e 1 . 0 MS
PULSE DELAY v e r n i e r fully clockwise
PULSE WIDTH range 1 . 0 MS
PULSE WIDTH v e r n i e r midrange
POSITIVE AMPLITUDE 5v
PULSE MODE switch SGL
Remaining c o n t r o l s any position
c. P r e s s t h e SINGLE PULSE pushbutton and

v e r i f y t h a t one pulse (only) a p p e a r s on the
o s c i l l o s c o p e t r a c e e a c h t i m e the button i s
actuated.
2.3. 6 External Triggering
a. Retain the t e s t connections of the p r e v i o u s

p a r a g r a p h ( 2 . 3 . 5 ) and s e t the o s c i l l o ? c o p e
sweep speed to 0 . 5 MS/CM.
b. Set the i n s t r u m e n t c o n t r o l s a s follows:
Control Setting
REPETITION RATE
range ( i ) E X T TRIG;
SLOPE
PULSE DELAY range 1 MS
PULSE DELAY v e r n i e r lully c o u n t e r -
c lockwise
PULSE WIDTII r a n g e I MS
PU1,SE U IDTH v e r n i e r nildranjie
L40DE1, l0OA OPERATION
c. Connect e i t h e r the signal g e n e r a t o r o r t h e

output of t h e o s c i l l o s c o p e amplitude c a l i b r a t o r
t o t h e TRIGGER INPUT jack. If t h e c a l i -
b r a t o r i s u s e d , s e t t h e a m p l i t u d e t o 1. 0 volt
( t h e f r e q u e n c y i s fixed a t 1 kHz). When a
signal g e n e r a t o r i s u s e d , a d j u s t t h e f r e q u e n c y
to 1 kHz and s e t the a m p l i t u d e t o 2 volts.
d. Adjust t h e TRIGGERING L E V E L c o n t r o l until

s e v e r a l ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 5 ) p u l s e s a p p e a r on
t h e o s c i l l o s c o p e t r a c e . Switch t h e R E P E T I -
TION R A T E s e l e c t o r t o ( - ) EXT TRIG
S L O P E and v e r i f y t h a t t h e p u l s e s do not d i s -
a p p e a r ( t h e t r i g g e r input i s c a p a c i t o r coupled).
2.3.7 E x t e r n a l Gating
a. R e t a i n t h e t e s t connections of t h e p r e v i o u s
p a r a g r a p h ( 2 . 3 . 6 ) except connect the output
of t h e a m p l i t u d e c a l i b r a t o r ( o r the signal
g e n e r a t o r ) t o t h e ENABLING GATE INPUT
and t r i g g e r the o s c i l l o s c o p e f r o m t h e g a t e
signal. S e t t h e o s c i l l o s c o p e sweep speed t o
0 . 5 MS/CM.
b. Set t h e i n s t r u m e n t c o n t r o l s a s follows:
Control Setting
REPETITION RATE
range 0.1 MHz
REPETITION R A T E
vernier fully c o u n t e r -
clockwise
P U L S E DELAY r a n g e 0.1 MS
PULSE DELAY v e r n i e r fully c o u n t e r -
clockwise
PULSE WIDTH r a n g e 0. I MS
P U L S E WIDTH v e r n i e r midrange
GATE MODE switch SYNC
c. Verify that the p u l s e s o c c u r in gated b u r s t s .

T u r n the GATE MODE switch to the NON-
GATED position and note that the pulse output
i s continuous. Switch t o the ASYNC position
and note that the output i s gated but unstable.
NOTE: The output a p p e a r s unstable i n the

asynchronous mode b e c a u s e the i n s t r u m e n t
repetition r a t e o s c i l l a t o r o p e r a t e s continu-
ously and i s not synchronized t o the gate
signal n o r the oscilloscope.
2.4 Operating Instructions

2.4. 1 Idle Output
When only one output is being used, radiation f r o m

the o t h e r output m a y c a u s e ringing of the output in use. T h i s
c a n be conveniently avoided by reducing the amplitude of the
idle output t o a low voltage so that the output i s t e r m i n a t e d
i n 50 o h m s by the a t t e n u a t o r .
2.4.2 Output T e r m i n a t i o n
Fifty o h m s i s used f o r the output impedance b e -

c a u s e of the wide u s e and availability of 50 ohm c a b l e s ,
connectors, and a c c e s s o r i e s . To get clean wave s h a p e s
with f a s t t r a n s i t i o n t i m e s , both the interconnecting cable
and the load t e r m i n a t i o n m u s t have a n impedance of 50 ohms.
The t e r m i n a t i n g impedance m u s t not v a r y m o r e than k50/0 if
i n s t r u m e n t specifications a r e to be m e t . P r o p e r loading i s
conveniently obtained by using a Datapulse 2003A P o w e r
Termination which a l s o e l i m i n a t e s the need to l i m i t pulse
amplitude and duty cycle.
MODEL 100A OPERATION
Output Cabling
When the pulse g e n e r a t o r i s connected to a load

t h a t i s s e v e r a l feet away, c l e a n w a v e f o r m s with low d i s -
t o r t i o n a r e maintained by using a 50 ohm coaxial c a b l e t e r m i -
nated i n 50 o h m s a t the load r a t h e r t h a n a t the i n s t r u m e n t .
T e r m i n a t i n g a t the pulse g e n e r a t o r , using c l i p l e a d s , o r
using coaxial c a b l e with the wrong c h a r a c t e r i s t i c i m p e d a n c e
will have the s a m e pulse d i s t o r t i n g effect a s t e r m i n a t i n g i n
the wrong impedance.
2.4.4 Nonlinear L o a d s
Operating d i r e c t l y into nonlinear d e v i c e s ~ u c ha s

t r a n s i s t o r s and d i o d e s that exhibit high i m p e d a n c e i n one d i r -
ection and low i m p e d a n c e i n t h e o t h e r c a u s e s w a v e f o r m d i s -
tortion. T h i s c a n be prevented by t e r m i n a t i n g the p u l s e g e n -
e r a t o r i n a network that r e f l e c t s u n i f o r m loading i n both d i r -
ections. Two m e t h o d s f o r driving t h e b a s e of a t r a n s i s t o r ,
o r operating into a diode ( t h e b a s e - e m i t t e r junction of a
t r a n s i s t o r r e s e m b l e s a diode) a r e i l l u s t r a t e d i n F i g u r e 2-2.
In the r e s i s t o r coupled network, t r a n s i s t o r QL i s b i a s e d off
between p u l s e s and i s t u r n e d on during t h e pulse i n t e r v a l ;
while i n the c a p a c i t o r coupled c i r c u i t , QL i s quiescently on
and i s turned off by the applied pulse.
V a l u e s f o r r e s i s t o r s R1, R 2 , and R j and c a p a c i -

t o r C1 depend p r i m a r i l y on the t r a n s i s t o r c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s i n
both c i r c u i t s . R 1 i s calculated f r o m the equations given i n
the f i g u r e to provide p r o p e r t e r m i n a t i o n f o r t h e pulse g e n e r -
a t o r (50 o h m s ) and p r e v e n t ringing. C2, i n the c a p a c i t o r
coupled network, depends on pulse width and r e p e t i t i o n r a t e ,
and i s d e t e r m i n e d by the given equations. F o r a P N P t r a n -
s i s t o r , the p o l a r i t y of t h e input pulse, t h e applied voltage,
and the diode a r e r e v e r s e d . In both n e t w o r k s , load m i s m a t c h
and waveform d i s t o r t i o n a r e m o r e pronounced a t f a s t r i s e
and fall t i m e s .
2.4.5 Output Decoupling
An e m i t t e r follower m a y be used to decouple the

output f r o m a nonlinear load when the p a s s i v e n e t w o r k s of
F i g u r e 2-2 a r e unsuitable. The c i r c u i t s of F i g u r e 2 - 3 a r e
useful, f o r example, when m o r e power i~ r e q u i r e d than c a n
a. R e s i s t o r Coupling
P o s . Input
From lOOA
b. C a p a c i t o r Coupling +"B +"c
Neg. Input
From lOOA
-
-
R1. R2. R 3 3
-
& -
RI*RZ+R,.R3+R1eR3
= 50Q, 50 C 2 > P u l s e
Width , : :>
50C2
Figure 2-2. Networks for Transistor Load.

a. P o s i t i v e Output t v ~
Positive
-
- ) Output
T o Load
-
-
b. Negative Output - v ~
Q
Neg. Input
F r o m lOOA
v Negative
-
- ) Output
To Load
R~
-
-
-
&
-
Figure 2-3.Output Decoupling Circuits.
be obtained f r o m e i t h e r the r e s i s t o r o r the c a p a c i t o r coupled

c i r c u i t . T h e t r a n s i s t o r s e l e c t e d m u s t have enough power
and gain t o m e e t load r e q u i r e m e n t s and should have high
frequency r e s p o n s e c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s with low capacity input
for f a s t t r a n s i t i o n t i m e s and m i n i m u m pulse d i s t o r t i o n . The
22 ohm r e s i s t o r i n the output i s a p a r a s i t i c s u p p r e s s o r t h a t
r e d u c e s p u l s e a b e r r a t i o n s . The v a l u e of the e m i t t e r r e s i s -
t o r ( R E ) and the o p e r a t i n g voltage ( V C )depends on the load
c u r r e n t and voltage r e q u i r e m e n t s .
2.4. 6 Reactive L o a d s
Reactive l o a d s connected d i r e c t l y to the output

will produce pulse d i s t o r t i o n ; inductive l o a d s m a y d a m a g e
the i n s t r u m e n t . When i t i s n e c e s s a r y to d r i v e a n inductive
load such a s a pulse t r a n s f o r m e r , the i n s t r u m e n t should be
protected a g a i n s t the i n v e r s e voltages g e n e r a t e d by e n e r g y
s t o r e d i n the t r a n s f o r m e r . F i g u r e 2 - 4 shows how d i o d e s
m a y be used to d a m p e n the r e v e r s e voltage swings and p r e -
vent the output t r a n s i s t o r s f r o m being exposed to voltages
above t h e i r i n v e r s e r a t i n g s .
XFMR
*Pos. Input
F r o m 1OOA
R 1 =75 - 150Q, Rz= 200 -

T -
l ( - ~ t ~ ~ ~ d
5000, Diodes m a y be 1N995s.
:* R e v e r s e Diode P o l a r i t y f o r Negative P u l s e Input.
Figure 2-4. Reverse Voltage Protection.

MODEL lOOA OI'ERATION
Duty Cycle
Output instability m a y o c c u r a t high duty c y c l e

operation due to f a i l u r e of the width o r delay c i r c u i t . Using
the lowest r a n g e s that will give t h e r e q u i r e d s e t t i n g s will
s o m e t i m e s c o r r e c t t h e problem. T h i s h e l p s s t a b i l i z e the
width and delay c i r c u i t s by reducing the r e c o v e r y t i m e s to
a m i n i m u m and extends duty cycle r a n g e t o the full c a p a -
bility of the i n s t r u m e n t .
Output Mixing
S a m e polarity outputs m a y be diode mixed and

opposite polarity outputs m a y be r e s i s t o r m i x e d , but outputs
m a y not be d i r e c t l y coupled together n o r connected to l o a d s
a t o t h e r t h a n ground potential. P u l s e a m p l i t u d e reduction i s
substantial f o r r e s i s t o r mixing but i s negligible f o r diode
mixing. In g e n e r a l , mixing will d e g r a d e t r a n s i t i o n t i m e s
and c a u s e p u l s e d i s t o r t i o n due t o unavoidable r e a c t i v e c o m -
ponents i n t h e coupling c i r c u i t . B e s t r e s u l t s f o r combining
two s a m e polarity outputs i s obtained by using a DatapulFe
2302 P u l s e Mixer.
When two o r m o r e outputs a r e m i x e d , the loading

c i r c u i t m u s t p r o t e c t a l l outputs f r o m s a m e p o l a r i t y voltages
above the b a s e - t o - e m i t t e r breakdown voltage of the output
t r a n s i s t o r s (5 volts). Diodes provide excellent protection
b e c a u s e they have low f o r w a r d r e s i s t a n c e and a r e back biased
by s a m e polarity outputs. R e s i s t o r n e t w o r k s m a y be u s e d
f o r voltage division but should be such t h a t e a c h iilstrument
i s t e r m i n a t e d in 50 o h m s . C o r r e c t coupling connections f o r
mixing two s a m e o r opposite p o l a r i t y outputs a r e given in
F i g u r e 2-5.
2.4.9 Low L e v e l Outputs
P u l s e d i s t o r t i o n d u e t o o v e r s h o o t m a y be e x -
c e s s i v e a t low outputs. The a b e r r a t i o n s c a n be reduced by
using a t i m e s t e n a t t e n u a t o r f o r outputs below one volt. A
Tektronix Number 011-059 T-pad i s suitable but i s r a t e d a t
one-half watt and m u s t be r e s t r i c t e d to low duty cycle o p e r -
ation f o r outputs above one-half volt.
a. Same P o l a r i t y Mixing.
*D.
1
"D,
P o s . Output P o s . Output
F r o m lOOA T F r o m IOOA
-
-
>$ R e v e r s e Diodes f o r Negative Outputs
b. Opposite P o l a r i t y Mixing.
3 352
Pos. Output Neg. Output
F r o m lOOA F r o m lOOA
Figure 2-5. Output Mixing.

2 . 4 . 10 Variable Rise Time
The Datapulse 2401 R i s e T i m e I n t e g r a t o r , a v a i l -

a b l e a s a n a c c e s s o r y , p r o v i d e s continuously v a r i a b l e c o n t r o l
of r i s e t i m e up to m o r e t h a n 40 n a n o s e c o n d s . The unit c o n -
n e c t s in s e r i e s with the output and m a y be u s e d with e i t h e r
positive o r negative p u l s e s . No e x t e r n a l p o w e r i s r e q u i r e d
2. 4. 11 Negative R e f e r e n c e T r i g g e r s
The p o s i t i v e t r i g g e r outputs m a y be adapted t o

a p p l i c a t i o n s r e q u i r i n g negative r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r s by m e a n s
of t h e Datapulse 2 1 0 1 Inverting T r a n s f o r m e r , a v a i l a b l e a s
an accessory.
2. 4. 12 Range M u l t i p l i e r s
On t h e low r a n g e s and t h e low end of a l l p u l s e

width and d e l a y r a n g e s (due t o 1 0 0 0 : l v e r n i e r c o v e r a g e ) ,
the m u l t i p l i e r s d u p l i c a t e c o v e r a g e a l r e a d y provided by t h e
higher r a n g e s . In addition, the r e s p o n s e of t h e m u l t i p l i e r
c i r c u i t m a y be too slow ( r e f e r t o p a r a g r a p h 3 . 2 . 5 ) t o p r o -
vide the expected m u l t i p l i c a t i o n when p u l s e width o r d e l a y
i s reduced t o a p p r o x i m a t e l y one m i c r o s e c o n d o r l e s s . T h u s
f o r b e s t r e s u l t s , the m u l t i p l i e r s should only be u s e d to e x -
tend t h e u p p e r l i m i t of the width and d e l a y r a n g e s .
2.5 Definitions
R e f e r t o F i g u r e 2- 6 f o r a g r a p h i c a l r e p r e s e n t a t i o n
of the following definitions.
2.5.1 Main Output
The p r i n c i p a l output o f the i n s t r u m e n t , a v a i l a b l e

a t the POS and N E G OUTPUT j a c k s .
2. 5. 2 P u l s e Delay
The s e p a r a t i o n in t i m e of the m a i n pulse f r o m the

reference t r i g g e r in the single p u l s e m o d e , o r t h e s e p a r a t i o n
between the f i r s t and second p u l s e in t h e double p u l s e m o d e ,
t ~ ~ c a s u r ebetween
d the 5O0/o polnts of the leading e d g e s .
Figure 2-6. Output Pulse Characteristics.
2.5.3 P u l s e Width
The p u l s e d u r a t i o n r n e a s u r e d a t t h e 50% point of

t h e leading and t r a i l i n g e d g e s .
2.5.4 R i s e and F a l l T i m e
The t r a n s i t i o n t i m e of t h e p u l s e leading and

t r a i l i n g e d g e s r e s p e c t i v e l y , m e a s u r e d between t h e 10% and
90% a m p l i t u d e l e v e l s .
2.5.5 Duty Cycle
The r a t i o of t h e p u l s e on t i m e t o t h e total t i m e of
the p u l s e p e r i o d .
2.5. 6 T r i g g e r Outputs
Synchronous t r i g g e r p u l s e s o c c u r i n g at t h e r e p e t i -
tion r a t e of the m a i n p u l s e and a v a i l a b l e a t t h e ADVANCED
and R E F E R E N C E TRIGGER OUTPUT jacks.
Reference Trigger: Z e r o time reference for the

m a i n pu! s e .
MODEI, lOOA OPERATION
Advanced T r i g g e r Auxiliary r e f e r e n c e triggrsr

available on i n t e r n a l l y t r i g g e r e d o p e r a t i o n s .
2.5.7 Internal Operation
The mode of o p e r a t i o n in which the synchronizing

clock pulse f o r the i n s t r u m e n t i s supplied i n t e r n a l l y by t h e
r a t e o s c i l l a t o r and governed by the REPETITION RATE con-
trols.
2. 5 . 8 External Operation
The m o d e of o p e r a t i o n i n which the synchronizing

clock pulse i s supplied and controlled by a n e x t e r n a l s o u r c e
connected t o the TRIGGER INPUT jack.
2.5.9 Gated Operation
In t h i s m o d e of operation, t h e m a i n outputs a r e
turned on f o r t h e d u r a t i o n of p u l s e s applied to the ENABLING
GATE I N P U T j a c k and off between g a t e p u l s e s so that t h e
m a i n p u l s e s o c c u r in gated b u r s t s.
2.5.10 Waveforn A b e r r a t i o n s
Any s m a l l deviation f r o m t h e s t a n d a r d wave shape

p a t t e r n including o v e r s h o o t , p r e s h o o t , ringing and top slope
e x p r e s s e d i n p e r c e n t a g e of p u l s e amplitude.
Ringing: Damped o s c i l l a t i o n s o c c u r r i n g on the

leading c o r n e r of the pulse top o r a t the b a s e of the t r a i l i n g
edge.
Overshoot: Maximum e x c u r s i o n above t h e pulse

top a t the leading edge o r dip below the b a s e l i n e a t the t r a i l i n g
edge c a u s e d by ringing.
P r e s h o o t : Dip belou- t h e b a s e l i n e a t the leading

edge, o r r i s e above the pulse top a t the t r a i l i n g edge.
Top S l o p e P u l s e top s a g o r droop.

2.5.11 -
Jitter
Small rapid v a r i a t i o n s in a w a v e f o r m o b s e r v e d
a s u n s t e a d i n e s s of the o s c i l l o s c o p e t r a c e and indicating c y c l e
t o c y c l e v a r i a t i o n s of pulse p a r a m e t e r s .
2.5.12 Clock P u l s e
The b a s i c synchronous t r i g g e r pulse t h a t e s t a b -

l i s h e s the t i m e b a s e f o r a l l c i r c u i t s within the i n s t r u m e n t
and d e t e r m i n e s the repetition r a t e of the m a i n pulse.
2.5.13 P u l s e Mode
R e f e r t o p a r a g r a p h 2 . 2 . 7 ( P u l s e Mode) under
~ a r a g r a p h2 . 2 ( C o n t r o l s and C o n n e c t o r s ) .
2.5.14 Line Slope
R e f e r t o p a r a g r a p h 2. 2 . 2 (Repetition R a t e ) u n d e r
p a r a g r a p h 2.2 ( C o n t r o l s and Connectors).
M O D E L lOOA
SECTION Ill
THEORY OF OPERATION
3.1 General Description

R e f e r t o t h e Block D i a g r a m (drawing 41000-193)
and the Waveform D i a g r a m s ( F i g u r e 3 - 1 ) f o r the following
discussions.
The clock p u l s e t h a t s y n c h r o n i z e s the o p e r a t i o n

of a l l c i r c u i t s within t h e i n s t r u m e n t i s e i t h e r supplied by a n
e x t e r n a l s o u r c e o r i s provided i n t e r n a l l y by t h e v a r i a b l e
frequency r a t e o s c i l l a t o r . On i n t e r n a l o p e r a t i o n , t h e output
of the r a t e o s c i l l a t o r ( 1 C ) i s applied t o the t r i g g e r m u l t i -
v i b r a t o r and t o t h e a d v a n c e t r i g g e r a m p l i f i e r . The advance
trigger amplifier provides a n auxiliary reference trigger
output on i n t e r n a l l y t r i g g e r e d o p e r a t i o n s . The t r i g g e r
m u l t i v i b r a t o r g e n e r a t e s t h e t r i g g e r p u l s e (1 D) t h a t g o v e r n s
the r e m a i n i n g c i r c u i t s f o r a l l m o d e s of t r i g g e r i n g .
F o r external triggering, the r a t e oscillator i s

turned off and t h e e x t e r n a l t r i g g e r a m p l i f i e r t u r n e d on s o
that the e x t e r n a l t r i g g e r a m p l i f i e r output (1 B ) d r i v e s t h e
t r i g g e r m u l t i v i b r a t o r . Both t h e r a t e o s c i l l a t o r and t h e e x -
t e r n a l t r i g g e r a m p l i f i e r a r e off f o r single p u l s e o p e r a t i o n
when a pushbutton i s u s e d t o t r i p t h e t r i g g e r m u l t i v i b r a t o r
f o r one c y c l e of output. No a d v a n c e t r i g g e r o c c u r s d u r i n g
external o r manual triggering.
The AND gate p e r m i t s the d e l a y m u l t i v i b r a t o r t o

be e i t h e r d r i v e n continuously by t h e t r i g g e r m u l t i v i b r a t o r
o r to be t u r n e d on and off by g a t e p u l s e s f r o m the e x t e r n a l
gate a m p l i f i e r . The m a i n output i s continuous in the non-
gated mode of o p e r a t i o n but i s i n t e r r u p t e d and o c c u r s i n
gated b u r s t s in e i t h e r of t h e two gated m o d e s of switch S2.
The e x t e r n a l g a t e a m p l i f i e r t u r n s t h e r a t e o s c i l l a t o r on and
off i n the synchronous mode s o t h a t t h e output p u l s e t r a i n i s
synchronized t o t h e leading edge of the gating w a v e f o r m and
i s turned off a t the t r a i l i n g edge. The a d v a n c e t r i g g e r out-
put i s a l s o gated in t h i s m o d e .
M O D E L 1 OOA
Rate Oscillator rigger MV I n p u t ~ r i g g e ; MV Output
TP(F), l v / C M TP(S), l V / C M TP(AD), 1V/CM

Advance T r i g g e r D e l a y MV Output P u l s e X f m r . Input Reference Trigg
TP(lE), 1 V / C M TP(X), 1V/CM TP(ZA), 5 V / C M T P ( Z R ) , 5V/Ch

P u l s e X f m r . Output Width MV Output P o s . D r i v e r Input Neg. D r i v e r Input
TP(2C), 5V/CM TP(ZD), 5V/CM

P o s . Ampl. Input Neg. Ampl. Input
& P o s . Output & Nen. O u t ~ u t
R E P E T I T I O N R A T E : 2 MHz, P U L S E DELAY: M i n i m u m , P U L S E
WIDTH: 0 . 2 ~ 6 , A M P L I T U D E S : 6V, G A T E D MODE: NON-GATED,
P U L S E MODE: SGL, OSCILLOSCOPE: R e a l T i m e , 50 MHz Band-
p a s s , 10 M a P r o b e , 0.1 p s / C M S w e e p Speed, a n d z e r o t i m e a t s a m e
point o n a l l d i a g r a m s .
Figure 3-1. Waveform Diagrams.

THEORY MODEL lOOA
In the a s y n c h r o n o u s m o d e , t h e output of t h e e x -
t e r n a l g a t e a m p l i f i e r i s applied t o t h e g a t e e m i t t e r follower
t o c o n t r o l the delay m u l t i v i b r a t o r r a t h e r t h a n the r a t e o s c i l -
l a t o r . The output of t h e t r i g g e r m u l t i v i b r a t o r i ? gated but
the advance t r i g g e r output i s continuous b e c a u s e t h e r a t e o s -
c i l l a t o r i s not i n t e r r u p t e d . The output p u l ~ et r a i n begins
with t h e f i r s t advance t r i g g e r output a f t e r the g a t e p u l s e
o c c u r s and continues until the gate pulse s u b s i d e s . The
r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r output, which i s taken f r o m t h e delay
m u l t i v i b r a t o r i s gated i n both m o d e s .
The leading and t r a i l i n g e d g e s of the delay m u l t i -

v i b r a t o r w a v e f o r m a r e differentiated t o produce two t r i g g e r
p u l s e s s e p a r a t e d by the m u l t i v i b r a t o r d u r a t i o n ( p e r i o d ) .
T h e s e a r e applied through t h e OR gate t o the width m u l t i v i -
b r a t o r , and the t r i g g e r a t t h e beginning of t h e delay i n t e r v a l
i s a l s o applied to the r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r a m p l i f i e r . Switch
S71 disconnects the leading t r i g g e r pulse f r o m the input to
the width m u l t i v i b r a t o r ( 1 E ) i n the single pulse m o d e and the
m a i n output i s a single pulse s e p a r a t e d i n t i m e f r o m t h e r e f -
e r e n c e t r i g g e r output by the delay period.
In t h e double pulse m o d e , the width m u l t i v i b r a t o r

i s turned on twice during e a c h cycle to produce two identical
p u l s e s . The f i r s t pulse o c c u r s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 30 nanoseconds
a f t e r the r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r and the second a t the end of the
delay m u l t i v i b r a t o r duration. P u l s e width i s d e t e r m i n e d by
the width m u l t i v i b r a t o r d u r a t i o n f o r e i t h e r single o r double
pulse operation.
The output of the width m u l t i v i b r a t o r ( 2 A) i s

applied t o t h e output d r i v e r s which r a i s e t h e c u r r e n t level to
g e n e r a t e the d r i v e ( 2 C ) f o r the positive output a m p l i f i e r . An
i n v e r t e d v e r s i o n ( 2 B ) g e n e r a t e s t h e d r i v e ( 2 D ) f o r the nega-
tive output a m p l i f i e r . V a r i a b l e b r i d g e d - T a t t e n u a t o r s p r o -
vide output pulse a m p l i t u d e control. T h e c u r r e n t s e n s i t i v e
overload protection c i r c u i t s t u r n the r e s p e c t i v e power
supplies off when e i t h e r output i s overloaded.
MODEL l O O A THEORY
3.2 Circuit Description

3.2.1 Repetition Rate Oscillator
T h e r e p e t i t i o n r a t e o s c i l l a t o r , shown i n s i m p l i f i e d
f o r m i n F i g u r e 3 - 2 is a n e m i t t e r coupled m u l t i v i b r a t o r .
T r a n s i s t o r s Q2 and Q4 c o m p r i s e t h e b a s i c o s c i l l a t o r , and
Q3 i s a n e m i t t e r f o l l o w e r t h a t d r i v e s t i m i n g c a p a c i t o r C T .
T h e v o l t a g e w a v e f o r m o c c u r r i n g a t t h e b a s e of Q4 i s i l l u s -
trated i n Figure 3-1 (Waveform D i a g r a m s ) for a repetition
r a t e of two m e g a h e r t z .
T o t r a c e t h e c y c l e of o p e r a t i o n , a s s u m e t h a t Q2
h a s j u s t t u r n e d o f f and Q4 i s s t a r t i n g t o conduct. A p o s i t i v e
v o l t a g e s t e p o c c u r s a t t h e c o l l e c t o r of Q2 (and t h e b a s e of
Q3) b e c a u s e t h e v o l t a g e d r o p in r e s i s t o r R 8 i s suddenly r e -
duced w h e n t h e c o l l e c t o r c u r r e n t i n Q2 i s t u r n e d off. T h i s
positive t r a n s i e n t i s t r a n s f e r r e d through e m i t t e r follower
Q3 and t i m i n g c a p a c i t o r C T to t h e b a s e of Q4 and d r i v e s Q4
into a high s t a t e of conduction. T h e voltage d r o p p r o d u c e d
i n r e s i s t o r R19 by e m i t t e r c u r r e n t i n Q4 h o l d s t h e e m i t t e r s
of both Q2 and Q4 n e a r ground p o t e n t i a l . During the p o s i t i v e
t r a n s l e n t , Q3 c o n d u c t s f r e e l y and p r o v i d e s a lots i m p e d a n c e
path s o t h a t C T c h a r g e s t h r o u g h CR3.
T h e c h a r g i n g c u r r e n t f o r C T quickly s u b s i d e s b e -
c a u s e t h e b a s e of Q4 i s c l a m p e d slightly above ground by
CR3, and C T c a n n o t c h a r g e a b o v e t h i s voltage l e v e l . A s thct
p o s i t i v e v o l t a g e a t t h e b a s e of Q4 d r o p s off, a n a m p l i f i e d r e -
d u c t i o n i n Q4 e m i t t e r c u r r e n t o c c u r s d u e t o the declining
b a s e c u r r e n t . The resulting d e c r e a s e in the voltage d r o p in
R19 d r i v e s t h e e m i t t e r s of Q2 and Q4 n e g a t i v e . When t h e
e m i t t e r of Q2 b e c o m e s n e g a t i v e u i t h r e s p e c t to t h e b a s e of
Q2 which i s c l a m p e d n e a r g r o u n d by CR2, Q2 t u r n s on and
c o n d u c t s t h r o u g h R8.
T h e n e g a t i v e t r a n s l e n t applied t o t h e b a s e of Q3,
when Q2 I S t u r n e d on, d r ~ v e sQ3 t o n e a r cutoff and the n e g a -
t l v e v o l t a g e I S t r a n s f e r r ~ dt o the b a s e of Q4 t h r o u g h C T .
T h l s c u t s Q4 off s h a r p l y and r e g e n e r a t ~ v e l yd r l v e s Q2 into
saturation. Dlode C R 3 p r e s e n t s a hlgh I m p e d a n c e t o the
n e g a t i v e v o l t a g e a t t h e b a s e of Q4. and C T m u s t c h a r g e
t h r o u g h t l m l n g r e s i s t o r R T . T h i s c a u s e s the b a s e v o l t a g e of
Q4 t o r i s e exponentially t o w a r d t h e sllghtly p o s l t i v e voltage
THEORY MODEL lOOA
Figure 3-2. Repetition Rate Oscillator.

MODEL l0OA THEORY
of CR2. E m i t t e r c u r r e n t in Q2 holds t h e e m i t t e r of Q 4 n e a r
ground, and when t h e b a s e voltage of Q4 b e c o m e s positive
with r e s p e c t t o t h e e m i t t e r , Q 4 s t a r t s t o conduct. E m i t t e r
c u r r e n t i n Q4 c u t s Q2 off by d r i v i n g t h e e m i t t e r of Q2 positive
with r e s p e c t t o t h e b a s e , and s t a r t s t h e c y c l e o v e r a g a i n .
3.2.2 Trigger Multivibrator
Tunnel diode CR50, t r a n s i s t o r Q 8 , and t h e r e l a t e d

c i r c u i t c o m p o n e n t s c o m p r i s e the t r i g g e r m u l t i v i b r a t o r a s
shown i n F i g u r e 3-3. The t r i g g e r m u l t i v i b r a t o r i s d r i v e n by
the r a t e o s c i l l a t o r f o r i n t e r n a l l y t r i g g e r e d m o d e s and g e n e r -
a t e s the t r i g g e r p u l s e that g o v e r n s the r e m a i n i n g c i r c u i t s .
The e x t e r n a l t r i g g e r a m p l i f i e r d r i v e s t h e m u l t i v i b r a t o r f o r
e x t e r n a l t r i g g e r i n g , and the c i r c u i t i s t r i p p e d d i r e c t l y by the
t 1 2 volt supply f o r m a n u a l single p u l s e o p e r a t i o n .
The negative going w a v e f o r m t h a t d r i v e s the

trigger multivibrator for the internal triggering mode i s
t a k e n f r o m t h e c o l l e c t o r of Q 4 ( t e s t point 1 C ) and o c c u r s when
Q 4 i s r e g e n e r a t i v e l y t u r n e d on and t h e n off. When Q4 i s off,
c u r r e n t flows f r o m t h e t 1 2 volt supply through r e s i s t o r R17,
diode CR52, and tunnel diode CR50 t o t h e t 6 volt supply, CR50
i s i n t h e high voltage s t a t e , and t h e voltage a t t h e c o l l e c t o r of
Q 4 i s equal to t 6 volts p l u s t h e f o r w a r d voltage d r o p in CR50
and CR52. When Q 4 i s t u r n e d on, C R 5 3 c l a m p s t h e c o l l e c t o r
of Q4 t o t6 volts l e s s t h e f o r w a r d d r o p i n C R 5 3 , and CR50 i s
switched t o t h e low voltage s t a t e .
Waveform ( 1 B ) i s a negative going p u l s e t h a t

o c c u r s when CR50 i s switched f r o m t h e high voltage s t a t e t o
the low s t a t e and back a g a i n a s Q 4 t u r n s on and off. T h i s
w a v e f o r m i s differentiated by c a p a c i t o r C52 and r e s i s t o r R 5 3
s o t h a t a negative p u l s e i s applied t o the b a s e of Q 8 a t the
leading edge of t h e w a v e f o r m followed by a positive t r i g g e r
a t the t r a i l i n g edge. P u l s e a m p l i f i e r Q 8 i s b i a s e d on by t h e
voltage d i v i d e r of R 5 4 and R55, and c a p a c i t o r C 5 3 p r o v i d e s
f a s t r e s p o n s e t o t r a n s i e n t inputs. The output of Q 8 ( I D ) c o n -
s i s t s of a positive p u l s e followed by a s h a r p e r negative p u l s e
t h a t t r i g g e r s the delay m u l t i v i b r a t o r .
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C u r r e n t switching d r i v e f o r t h e t r i g g e r m u l t i v i b r a -
t o r i s provided by the e x t e r n a l t r i g g e r a m p l i f i e r in the e x t e r -
nal t r i g g e r i n g mode. The b a s i c c i r c u i t i s a differential
a m p l i f i e r c o m p r i s e d of t r a n s i s t o r s Q5 and Q6 and diodes
CR30 through CR33 a s shown i n the simplified s c h e m a t i c of
F i g u r e 3-4. Coupling c a p a c i t o r s C31 and C32 r e m o v e a n y
dc component i n the input signal, and t r i g g e r i n g level poten-
t i o m e t e r ii36 i s used t o b i a s Q5 on o r off a s r e q u i r e d by the
polarity of the t r i g g e r input.
When repetition r a t e switch S1 i s i n t h e posltive

e x t e r n a l t r i g g e r i n g position and Q5 i s biased off by the
setting of R36, Q6 i s on. No c u r r e n t c a n flow t o the t r i g g e r
m u l t i v i b r a t o r c i r c u i t and tunnel diode CR50 i s i n the low
voltage s t a t e b e c a u s e CR3I i s back biased by the control
settings. The cathode of CR50 i s a t $ 6 volts, and when Qb
conducts, the c o l l e c t o r of Q6 i s clamped to t 6 volts l e s s the
forward d r o p in CR33. The e m i t t e r of Q5 i s held slightly
below ground by the b a s e - e m i t t e r d r o p i n Q6, and Q5 i s
turned on by a positive t r i g g e r input that o v e r c o m e s the bias
a t the base of Q5. This t u r n s Q6 off and CR50 i s d r i v e n t o
the high voltage s t a t e by c u r r e n t f r o m the 1-12 volt supply
through R32 and CR31. When the input signal s u b s i d e s , Q5
t u r n s off, Q6 t u r n s on, and CR50 r e t u r n s t o the low voltage
s t a t e until the next t r i g g e r t u r n s Q5 on again.
When S1 i s switched t o the negative e x t e r n a l t r i g -

gering p3sition with Q5 biased off ay the setting of R36, CR50
i s d r i v e n t o the high voltage s t a t e ~y c u r r e n t f r o m t h e t 12
volt supply through R31 and CR30. F o r negative e x t e r n a l
t r i g g e r i n g , R36 m u s t be adjusted until Q5 just t u r n s on and
d r i v e s CR50 to the low voltage s t a t e by back biasing CR30.
Negative t r i g g e r s d r i v e CR50 t o the high s t a t e i n t h i s c a s e
by turning Q5 off, r a t h e r than on, a s i n positive t r i g g e r i n g .
3.2.4 Gating C i r c u i t
Gate control of t h e m a i n pulse output i s provided

by the c i r c u i t consisting of e x t e r n a l gate a m p l i f i e r Q1, gate
mode switch S2, and g a t e e m i t t e r follower Q9 i n the s c h e -
m a t i c d i a g r a m (drawing 40000-337). The n o r m a l l y continu-
ous pulse output i s turned off when switch S2 i s i n e i t h e r
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gate position and occurs only during the pulse interval of an applied gate signal.
The rate oscillator is gated in the synchronous mode and the delay multivibra-
tor i s gated in the asynchronous mode.
External gate amplifier 0 1 operates as a switch that is normally off

and is turned on by positive pulses applied to the enabling gate input. In syn-
chronous gating, switch S1 connects the output (collector) of 0 1 to the base
of Q3 through resistor R7, and to the base of 0 4 through R4 and diode CR 1.
Current from the +12 volt supply through R3, R4, CR 1 and CR3 keeps 0 4
biased on so that the rate oscillator is turned off in the absence of a gate pulse.
A positive-goinggate pulse, applied to the base of 01, turns Q 1 on and the re-
sulting negative transient at the collector of 0 1 i s applied to the base of emitter
follower Q3. The negative transient i s transferred through one of the timing
capacitors to the base of Q4 and starts the rate oscillator by turning Q4 off.
Oscillations continue until the gate pulse subsides and 0 4 is biased on again by
the forward drop of CR3.
In the asynchronous mode, the collector of gating switch 0 1 i s con-

nected to the base of gate emitter follower Q9, and the rate oscillator and trig-
ger multivibrator operate continuously. Current from the +12 volt supply
through R3, R50 and R51 to the -12 volt supply applies a positive bias to the
base of Q9, and turns Q9 on. Emitter current in 0 9 produces a voltage drop in
R58 and back biases diodes CR49 and CR51. The positive voltage on the diodes
is greater than the negative swing at the collector of Q8, and the output of the
multivibrator is inhibited until Q9 is turned off by a gate pulse. Thus the AND
function i s implemented in this gating mode so that the output pulses occur
only when trigger pulses and gate pulses are concurrent.
3.2.5 Delay Multivibrator
Pulse delay is determined by the period of the one-shot multivibrator

comprised of 010 and Q11 and the related circuit components in the simplified
schematic of Figure 3-5. Both transistors are normally on and are regeneratively
turned off by negative triggers from the AND gate. At the end of the delay peri-
od, determined by the time constant of the circuit, 010 and 0 1 l are automati-
cally restored to the stable ON state. The time constant is controlled by the
delay range switch and vernier which select the value of CT and the voltage
level of the charge on CT, respectively. The circuit of transistors Q201 and
0202 i s a time constant multiplier that increases the delay period by limiting
the capacitor charging current.
To visualize the operation of the delay one-shot, assume that switch

S72 i s in the normal position with one side of CT grounded and that a negative
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Figure 3-5. Delay Multivibrator.

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signal, applied t o the base o f 01 1 b y the A N D gate, has just turned Q11 off.
Diode C R 7 0 is back biased b y the resulting positive swing a t the collector o f
Q l 1; the base o f Q10 rises sharply from near ground t o the positive setting
o f delay vernier R75; and a 1 0 is also suddenly c u t off. Timing capacitor CT
charges towards +12 volts through resistor R 7 2 and delay calibration control
R71, and when the voltage at the collector o f Q10 becomes positive w i t h re-
spect t o the voltage setting o f R75, Q10 turns o n again. Emitter current i n
0 1 0 through R 5 9 turns Q11 on, emitter current i n 0 1 1 through R 7 7 forward
biases CR70, the base-emitter junction voltage o f Q 1 0 goes negative, and the
circuit is regeneratively restored t o the quiescent O N state.
With S72 i n the X I 0 0 position, CT,charges through R 2 0 2 as well as

R71 and R 7 2 when Q10 turns off. The result~ngvoltage across R 8 5 drives the
base o f 0 2 4 positive and turns 0 2 4 , and hence Q 2 3 on. Most o f the current
normally supplied t o CT is n o w bypassed t o ground through Q23, and the
charging current is limited t o the l o w value needed b y R85 t o keep Q 2 4 on.
Thus the t i m e required for CT t o charge t o the voltage level set b y R 7 5 is in-
creased, and the delay interval is multiplied b y a factor determined b y the new
circuit constants.
Sharp o u t p u t trigger pulses for the w i d t h multivibrator and the refer-

ence trigger o u t p u t are obtained f r o m pulse transformer T70. T w o negative
trigger pulses are supplied t o the w i d t h multivibrator through the OR gate b y
separate windings o f opposite polarity; one pulse occurs when Q11 turns o f f
at the beginning o f the delay interval and the other a t the end when Q11 turns
on again. Inductor L 7 0 sharpens the transient applied t o T 7 0 b y the voltage
swing at the collector o f Q11.
3.2.6 Trigger Outputs
T w o trigger outputs are provided. The reference trigger is taken

f r o m the delay multivibrator and is synchronized t o either the internal rate
oscillator o r an external trigger source. The auxiliary advance trigger is taken
f r o m the rate oscillator and does n o t occur during external o r manual triggering
when the rate oscillator is off. B o t h triggers are gated i n the synchronous mode
while only the reference trigger is gated i n the asynchronous mode, and the ad-
vance trigger o u t p u t is continuous.
Advance trigger amplifier 0 7 i n the schematic diagram is driven b y

the rectangular pulse at the collector o f 0 4 when the rate oscillator is on. The
negative-going leading edge o f the pulse is inverted b y Q 7 and differentiated
by emitter bypass capacitor C55 t o produce sharp positive pulses a t the collec-
tor o f Q7. Resistor R 6 2 provides 5 0 ohms source termination f o r the trigger
output.
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Negative trigger pulses that occur at the beginning of the delay in-
terval are applied t o the base of reference trigger amplifier 012 by pulse trans-
former T70. Amplified positive versions of these pulses appear at the collector
of Q12 and are applied to the output by 50 ohm source resistor R81. Diode
CR71 clamps the emitter of Q12 to +6 volts and prevents Q12 from responding
to positive inputs. The triggers are counted down when the delay interval is
greater than the clock pulse period.
3.2.7 Width Multivibrator
Transistors Q13 and Q14 and the related circuit components in the
schematic diagram comprise the width multivibrator circuit which is identical
to the delay one-shot multivibrator. Transistors Q13 and Q14, like 010 and
0 1 1 in the delay circuit, are quiescently on. Pulse width is determined by the
time required for the transistors t o return to the stable on state after being
turned off by a negative trigger from the OR gate. Timing capacitors C90
through C96 are selected by width range switch S90, variable resistor R91 is
the range calibration adjustment, and potentiometer R95 providesvernier con-
trol of each range. The time constant multiplier circuit of Q25 and 026 multi-
plies the width ranges by a factor of 100 when S91 i s in the XI00 position.
Negative trigger pulses occurring at the beginning and at the end of

the pulse delay interval are applied t o diodes CR72 and CR73 in the OR gate
circuit. Pulse mode switch 571 disconnects the first pulse from CR73 in the
single position so that the width one-shot multivibrator is triggered only at the
end of the delay interval. I n the double pulse mode, the width circuit is trig-
gered twice during each clock period to produce two identical pulses separated
by the delay interval. The positive output pulses at the collector of 014 are dc
coupled t o the base of 0 15 in the output driver circuit..
3.2.8 Output Drivers and Amplifiers
Transistors Q15 through Q18 in the simplified schematic of Figure

3 - 6 are the output drivers, and 019 through Q22 are the output amplifiers.
The negative output amplifier circuit is a mirror image of the positive amplifier
with PNP, rather than NPN transistors and is not shown. The drivers are over-
driven amplifiers and the output amplifiers are emitter followers.
Between pulses the base of 015, which i s dc coupled t o the collector

of 014 in the width circuit, is slightly positive with respect t o ground because
the emitter of Q14 is grounded and Q14 is quiescently on. However the voltage
across R 110 due to collector current in Q15 is insufficient t o forward bias Q16,
and 016 is near cutoff. Diode CR112 i s forward biased by current through
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R 111 to the -12 volt supply, CR 111 is back biased, and the slightly negative
voltage at the base of 019 and Q20 biases the two positive output amplifiers
off.
The near vertical leading edge of the positive pulse applied t o the
base of Q15 produces a sudden negative swing at the collector of Q15 and
drives 016 t o the threshold of saturation. The collector of Q16 rises sharply
towards + I 2 volts but is restrained by the Baker clamp of CR 110 and CR 111;
the base-collector voltage of 016 locks t o the difference between the cut-in
voltage of silicon diode CR 110 and the lower cut-in voltage of germanium
diode CR 111. A t the edge of saturation, the gain of 016 is greatly reduced,
pulse top aberrations are attenuated, and stored charge effects normally ex-
perienced in saturation are avoided. CR 112 is back biased by the positive volt-
age at the collector of Q16, and 016 remains on until abruptly turned off by
the trailing edge of the applied pulse. Baseline undershoot and aberrations are
sliced off between pulses when the collector of 016 is driven t o the slightly
negative voltage of CR 112.
The output at the emitters of 019 and 020 i s a replica of the sharply
defined rectangular pulse at the collector of Q16 with the power level increased
to meet the output requirements. The filter network of R113, R114, C111 and
C112 decouples the output from the power supply t o eliminate switching noise
effects. The bridged-T attenuator provides a continuously variable output with
a source impedance of approximately 50 ohms over most of the amplitude
range.
Input for the negative output driver is taken from the emitter of 015
which is near ground between pulses. Current through CR 130, R 131 and R 130
to the -12 volt supply back biases Q17 by the forward drop in CR130. The volt-
age divider of R132 and R133 holds the collector of 0 17 and the base of Q 18
near -12 volts. The voltage drop in R133 i s insufficient t o forward bias the base
of Q18, and Q18 is near cutoff. The collector of Q18 is slightly above ground,
CR131 i s back biased, and output amplifiers 021 and 022 (not shown) are
biased off by the forward drop of CR 132.
Emitter current in Q15 through R130 applies an abrupt positive volt-

age swing t o the emitter of Q17 when Q15 is turned on hard by the pulse from
the width circuit. Buffer 017 conducts heavily through R133 and turns 018 on
by driving the base of Q18 positive. The collector of Q18 goes sharply negative
but is restrained at the threshold of saturation by the base-collectorclamp volt-
age of CR 131. Diode CR 132 is back biased, and Q21 and Q22 are turned on
during the pulse interval. The output amplifiers are turned off by the trailing
edge of the applied pulse, and baseline aberrations are sliced off by the slightly
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positive voltage of CR132. The negative output is an inverted replica of the

positive output and has a separate attenuator for continuously variable amp-
litude control.
The circuit comprised of R112, C113, and CR113 through CR115

(not shown in the simplified schematic) eliminates negative overshoot in the
positive output. Capacitor C113 charges t o approximately 1.4 volts (forward
voltage of CR 113 and CR 114) during the pulse interval. Between pulses
CR115 is forward biased, and C113 supplies positive current t o cancel out
negative overshoot. A mirror image circuit eliminates positive overshoot from
the negative output.
3.2.9 Power Supply and Overload Protection
Positive and negative dc voltages for the instrument are provided

by two mirror image series regulator circuits supplied by a single bridge recti-
fier as shown in the Power Supply schematic (drawing 40000-480). Power
transformer T501 has two primary windings that are connected either in series
by selector switch S501 for operation from 230 volt inputs, or parallel for 115
volt inputs. Regulated +6 volts is obtained from the +12 volt supply by zener
diode CR507 and emitter follower 0504.
Zener diode CR506 is connected between the output of the +12 volt
supply and the base of error amplifier 0503 t o provide the reference voltage
for the supply. Any change in the output voltage produces an error signal that
is amplified by 0503 and applied t o the base of series regulator Q501. The re-
sponse of 0501 to this input is a change in the collector-emitter voltage that
is equal and opposite to the output voltage error. The high gain and fast re-
sponse of this feedback control circuit restricts the output voltage t o minor
fluctuations in spite of substantial changes in line voltage and load current.
Overload currents in the +12 volt supply increase the voltage drop
in series resistor R515 until the base of current limiter Q502 is forward biased.
This turns Q502 on and prevents excessive currents because the base of 0501
is back biased when 0502 conducts.
The regulator circuit for the -12 volt supply is identical t o the + I 2
volt regulator except that the polarity of the transistors i s PNP rather than
NPN. Capacitors C501 through C5 13 are filters.
MODEL 100A
SECTION I V
MA1NTENANCE
4.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Proper care and correct use with regularly scheduled inspections

provide the best protection against unnecessary repairs and down time. The
Datapulse Model 100A is a sensitive laboratory instrument and should not be
exposed to severe environmental conditions either in use or in storage. Con-
taminating or damaging exposure must be avoided at all times if long life and
uninterrupted service are expected.
4.1.1 lnspection
lnspection intewals should be based on frequency of use and the

severity of the environment to which the instrument is exposed. Remove the
top and bottom dust covers by loosening the four quarter-turn fasteners on
each cover. The perforated side panels held on by self-tapping screws should
normally be left on. Inspect for dirt and corrosion and for loose, broken, or
burnt parts and wiring. Circuit board discoloration caused by heat may usually
be disregarded unless the instrument is inoperative.
4.1.2 Cleaning
Accumulated dust and dirt should be removed as often as required.

Use either low velocity dry air or a soft nonmetallic brush to clear the interior
of foreign matter. Clean dirty parts with a solvent such as trichlorethylene or
MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) using a soft cloth, and a cotton tipped applicator
for narrow spaces. After cleaning, a small amount of lubriplate should be ap-
plied to the ball bearing in the detent plates of the front panel rotary switches.
4.1.3 Recalibration
The instrument is correctly calibrated when i t leaves the factory.

However, calibration should be checked at regularly scheduled intervals of
either accumulated operating hours or calendar time; 500 operating hours or
six-month intervais are recommended. Refer to paragraph 4.4 for complete
calibration instructions.
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4.2 PARTS REMOVAL
A procedure should be carefully thought out before a part is re-

moved to avoid unnecessary disassembly and accidental damage. Refer to the
parts list (Section V) and use only direct replacements for parts affecting per-
formance. Transistors temporarily removed should be returned to the original
sockets unless defective. Replacement of some parts will necessitate recalibra-
tion.
4.2.1 Power Transistors
The power transistors for the dc power supply are mounted on the
back panel under a cover plate. Fiber bushings and mica washers are used to
electrically insulate the case (collector) of the transistors from the panel
(chassis ground) and a thin film of silicon grease (such as Dow Corning DC-4)
is applied to both sides of the mica washers to insure proper thermal conduc-
tivity. Incorrectly installed, the transistors may either short out or overheat
and fail.
4.2.2 Selected Components
In some cases the value of a component is selected in production to

avoid the use of a calibration adjustment. These components are marked with
an asterisk on the schematic diagram, and it should not be necessary to alter
the values throughout the life of the instrument. If replacement of a damaged
part does not restore proper operation of the instrument, the factory or nearest
Datapulse representative should be contacted for assistance.
Only experienced technicians should replace soldered parts because

printed circuits are vulnerable to excess heat as are many diodes and transistors.
The following recommendations should be taken into consideration when re-
placing solder01 parts: o1
a. Use small diameter rosin core solder and a 35 to 40 watt iron

with a wedge or pointed tip, 1/16 to 118 inch wide. The tip
must be clean and properly tinned with excess solder removed.
b. Obviously defective parts may be clipped out so the leads can

be conveniently unsoldered from the board.
c. Solder only on the circuit side of the board, not on the com-
ponent side.
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d. Apply the tip of the iron directly to the solder joint, at the
eyelet, just long enough for the solder to flow.
e. Avoid bringing the iron into contact with the circuit board;
overheating will cause the conductor to lift from the board.
f. Use a solder sipper (or some other means) to remove excess

solder first when unsoldering a lead, particularly where a lead
is bent over so the lead can be straightened and pulled out.
g. When a lead i s free, clean the hole and remove excess solder,
using a solder sipper or a sharp object such as a toothpick or
pointed tool.
h. To prevent heat damage when soldering heat sensitive com-

ponents, use a heat sink or long nose pliers to grip the lead
between the part and the board.
i. Leave a small space between the circuit board and the part
when soldering heat dissipating components such as resistors.
j. Clean the area thoroughly after soldering.
4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Before concluding that an instrument is in need of repair, be sure

the instrument is being operated correctly and is not out of calibration. Check
for faulty operation by following the steps of paragraph 2.3, and use the pro-
cedure in paragraph 4.4 to verify calibration. A replaced or aging component
may cause an apparent malfunction that is readily corrected by a calibration
adjustment. Test equipment and connectors are frequent sources of trouble
and should be double checked. Refer to Table 4 - 1 for troubleshooting sug-
gestions.
When neither the instrument nor the pilot lamp will go on the trouble
is probably in the input power circuit. An instrument that is operating incor-
rectly and is clearly in need of maintenance should be thoroughly inspected
for obvious or apparent damage before the circuits are checked. The power
supply, which is usually all right when the quiescent output and ripple voltages
are correct should be checked before the pulse forming circuits are suspected.
To locate components on the circuit boards, refer to Figure 4 - 1 (Parts Loca-
tion).
MODEL 100A MAINTENANCE
4.3.1 Input Power Circuit
A general purpose VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter) is needed for the

following checks:
a. Make sure the line cord i s correctly connected and making

contact with the power source connector.
b. Remove the fuse from the back panel and check for continuity.
Replace the fuse.
c. Check the position of the 1151230 volt selector switch on the

back panel.
d. Measure the line voltage at the source and check for agreement
with the setting of the 1151230 voltage selector switch.
e. Remove the top cover and check for line voltage between
points BA and BR in the right rear corner of the circuit board.
NOTE: Refer to the Power Supply schematic for the circuit loca-
tion of test points, and refer t o Figure 4 - l for the physical location.
f. Check for line voltage between points BC and BR (this includes

the fuse circuit).
g. Verify line voltage between points BE and BR with the

POWER switch ON.
h. Measure the transformer secondary voltage between points

BG and BH on the left side of the transformer. The voltage
should be approximately 38 volts ac at nominal line voltage.
4.3.2 Power Supply
The REPETITION RATE selector must be in the SINGLE PULSE

position and the POWER switch must be ON for the following checks:
a. Measure the dc voltages (+12, +6 and -12). The voltage points

are labeled on the top of the circuit board near the back, and
the values are referenced to chassis ground.
Figure 4 - 1. Parts Location - Schematic 37000 - 152

1 TROUBLE CHECK
1. Instrument and pilot lamp won't go on when the POWER .1. Check the input power circuit.
switch is turned ON. a. Verify line voltage (115) at the source.
b. Check the 1151230 slide switch position.
c. Check the fuse for continuity.
d. Verify line voltage between BR and BC, and BR and BE.
2, Pilot lamp lights dimly. 2. Check the 1151230 slide switch position.
3. Pilot lamp lights but instrument does not operate. 3. Check the power supply circuit.
a. Check the +12 to +14, +5 t o +6.5 and -12 to -14 volt dc
outputs.
b. Verify 40 to 44 volts dc between BJ and BM (at 117 volts
ac input).
c. Verify 36 to 40 volts ac between BG and BH (at 117 volts
ac input).
4. Fuse blows when instrument is turned on. 4. Check for shorted rectifiers (CR501 through CR504) or
shorted filter capacitors (C501 and C502).
5. Unregulated dc voltage too low (BJ t o BM). 5. Check for open rectifier (CR501 through CR504).
6. +12 to +14 and +5 to +6.5 volt dc outputs too high. 6. Check positive regulator circuit.
a. Check for shorted Zener (CR505).
b. Check for burnt 4.7 ohm resistor (R512 through R514).
c. Check regulation (vary line voltage + and - 10961.
7. -12 to -14 volt dc output too high. 7. Check negative regulator circuit.
a. Check for shorted zener (CR506).
b. Check regulation (vary line voltage).
8. +12 t o +14 volt dc output too low. 8. Check series regulator 0501.
9. -12 t o -14 volt dc output too low. 9. Check series regulator 0505.
10. Positive dc output does not regulate. 10. Check error amplifier 0503.
11. Negative dc output does not regulate. 11. Check error amplifier 0506.
12. +5 to +6.5 dc output too low but +12 t o +14 dc output 12. Check emitter follower 0504 and zener CR507.
all riaht.
13. 0501 fails when positive output is shorted. 13. Check current limiter 0502.
14. 0505 fails when negative output is shorted. l4. Check current limiter 0507
15. 4.7 ohm resistor (R512 through R514) burnt. 15. Check for shorted positive dc output.
a. Check for short in triggering level control R36.
16. Positive output baseline above ground. 16. Check for shorted output transistor (019 and 020). Also
check power supply positive dc output.
17. Negative output baseline below ground. 17. Check for shorted output transistor (021 and 022). Also
check power supply negative dc output.
18. Positive output pulse aberration too high. 18. Check for open output transistor (019 and 020).
19. Negative output pulse aberration too high. 19. Check for open output transistor (021 and 022).
20. No positive output but negative output all right. 20. Check waveform at 2C.
a. I f all right, check circuit between 2C and output jack.
b. I f not all right, check circuit between 28 and 2C.
21. No negative output but positive output all right. 21. Check waveform at 2D.
a. I f all right, check circuit between 2D and output jack.
b. I f not all right, check circuit between 28 and 2D.
22. Both main outputs absent but both trigger outputs 22. Check waveforms at 2B,2A and 1E.
all right. a. When 2A but not 28 is all right, check circuit of 015.
b. Check width circuit (013, 014, S90 and S91) when lE,
but not 2A, is all right.
23. Both main outputs and reference trigger absent but 23. Check the waveforms at 1B and 1D.
advance trigger all right. a. Check tunnel diode CR50 if 1B is not correct.
b. Check the circuit of 0 8 if 1B is all right but not 1D.
c. Check the delay circuit ( 0 1 0 , 0 l l , S 7 0 and S72) if 1D
is all right.
24. Both main output and both trigger outputs absent. " 24. Check the waveform at 1C.
a. It l C is all right, check 0 7 and make the checks of step 23.
b. I f 1C is not correct, check the waveform at P (base of Q4).
c. Check the rate oscillator (Q2,03, 04, S1 and S2) if the
waveform at P is not correct.
25. Delay or width multiplier fails t o multiply. 25. Check operation of respective circuit.
a. Turn vernier clockwise and recheck operation.
b. Check 024.023 and S72 for delay.
c. Check 025. 0 2 6 and S91 for width.
"Check waveforms by comparing the actual test point waveform to the corresponding waveform of Figure 3-1, using the control settings
given for Figure 3 - 1.
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MAINTENANCE MODEL 100A 1
b. Use an oscilloscope (or any other suitable means) t o measure

the quiescent ripple voltage. The ripple is typically 2 millivolts
peak-to-peak for all three dc outputs.
NOTE: The ripple voltage is much higher when the power supply
is under load.
c. Measure the unregulated output of the bridge rectifier between

points BJ and BM. The output should be approximately 42
volts dc at nominal line voltage.
d. Check the dc voltages under load by setting the 1OOA controls

as follows: REPETITION RATE controls: 1.0 MHz; PULSE
WIDTH controls: 0 . 5 ~ s AMPLITUDE
; controls: minimum;
GATE MODE switch: NON-GATED; PULSE MODE switch:
SGL; and the remaining controls in any position. Verify that
the dc voltages do not change noticeably from the values
measured in step (b).
NOTE: Many power supply failures are caused by collector-emitter

shorts in transistors and anode-cathode shorts in rectifiers and
zener diodes. A shorted semiconductor will exhibit low resistance
in both directions.
4.3.3 Pulse Circuits
After verifying that the power supply is operating correctly, the re-
maining circuits should be inspected again for visual damage that may have
been overlooked. However, do not assume that a problem i s solved when an
obviously defective part is replaced because the part failure may be the result
of a more basic cause. An operational check (paragraph 2.3) will sometimes
give an indication of the location of the trouble. Calibration adjustments
(paragraph 4.4) should be double checked before a circuit is condemned. The
theory of operation (Section I l l ) and the schematic diagram should be studied
thoroughly before an attempt i s made t o troubleshoot any of the circuits. Re-
fer to Figures 4 - 1 through 4 - 3 for the location of circuit components and
test points.
Excessive pulse aberration in the output indicates that one output

transistor (Q19 and Q20 or 0 2 1 and 022) is open. I f an output transistor is
shorted, the pulse baseline will shift above ground for the positive output and
below for the negative. However, the power supply should also be checked if
the baseline is off ground because a dc voltage that is too high produces the
MODEL IOOA MA1NTENANCE
C70h
Mrn. Delay
Adr.
C11-
Max. RPP,
Rate Ad1
'See Switch Aswmbly Parts L ~ s t

fw component%rnoumed on switch
4 -8 Figure 4 - 2 . Top View - Model lOOA

MAINTENANCE MODEL 3OOA
Figure 4-3. Bottom View - Model 100A 4-9

MODEL 1OOA MAINTENANCE
same effect. One output transistor may be shorted while the other is open but
this becomes apparent when the transistors are replaced one at a time.
When there i s no pulse at the main output, the best way t o locate
the trouble i s to compare the actual test point waveforms to the waveforms
of Figure 3 - 1 (be sure the control settings are the same as those given for
Figure 3 - 1). Check the other main output first when one output is faulty,
and if the second output is satisfactory, the trouble is probably in the output
drive and amplifier circuit (between test point 2B and the absent output).
Monitor 2C when the positive output is missing, or 2D when there i s positive
but no negative output, to determine whether the trouble is in the driver (015
and 0 16 or Q17 and Q18) or the amplifier (Q19 and 0 2 0 or Q21 and Q22)
circuit.
Check the trigger outputs when both main outputs are absent and
if both are present, monitor test points 2A, 2B and 1E in turn. Suspect 0 1 5
when the waveform is correct at 2A but not at 28. Look for trouble in the
width circuit (Q13, 014, S90and S91) when the waveform is all right at 1E
but not at 2A. A bad waveform at 1E indicates that the problem is in the cir-
cuit between pulse transformer T70 and test point 1E.
Tunnel diode CR50 is the most likely offender if all outputs except
the advance trigger are absent, and CR50 can be checked at 1B. Troubleshoot
the delay circuit (Q10, Q11, S70 and S72) if the trigger multivibrator wave-
forms (1B and 1D) and the advance trigger are all right. When all outouts are
absent, check the waveform at the base of Q4 (test point P) and if waveform
P is unsatisfactory, look for trouble in the rate oscillator circuit (Q2 through
Q4 and SI); also check the gate mode switch (S2) circuit.
The absence of a trigger output, when the main outputs are satis-
factory, should be attributed t o the circuit of Q7 if the advance trigger is
missing, or to the circuit of Q12 if there is no reference trigger. When an in-
strument operates correctly but cannot be triggered from an external source,
troubleshoot the external trigger amplifier circuit (05, 0 6 and SI). Check the
circuit containing Q1, Q9 and S2 for gating circuit problems. I f a multiplier
fails t o operate, make sure the respective vernier is not set too low before
checking the circuit of Q24, Q23 and S72 for the delay multiplier, or 025,
Q26 and S91 for the width multiplier.
4.4 CALIBRATION
Calibration adjustments should only be made when necessary and

only when instruments with the required accuracies are available. Adjustments
are limited to the accuracy of the calibrating instrument which is typically

+3% for most oscilloscopes and general purpose voltmeters. When an instru-
ment appears to be out of calibration, power supply voltages should be checked
before any adjustments are made. Normally the sequence of this procedure
need not be followed, and individual adjustments may be made when neces-
sary. However, interaction between the variable resistors and trimmer capaci-
tors in the repetition rate, delay, and width circuits makes i t necessary to ad-
just the resistors first (except the variable resistor for the minimum repetition
rate which should be adjusted last).
All eight calibration controls are accessible when the top and bot-
tom covers are removed. An insulated tip screwdriver should be used to adjust
the four trimmer capacitors. Refer t o Figures 4 - 1 through 4 - 3 for the location
of calibration controls and test points.
4.4.1 Equipment (or equivalent) Required
a. A multiple range dc voltmeter with an accuracy of +3% such

as a general purpose VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter).
b. A general purpose oscilloscope of at least 15 megahertz band-

pass with triggered sweep and a dual trace amplifier.
c. A sampling oscilloscope with a rise time of 0.4 nanoseconds

and a dual trace amplifier.
d. A 50 ohm coaxial termination with BNC connectors capable

of 2 watts dissipation such as a Datapulse 2003A Power Termi
nation.
NOTE: A standard one watt termination i s adequate for most

combinations of control settings but should be used with care
because pulse output power approaches 2 watts for high duty
cycle waveforms at full amplitude.
e. A 50 ohm coaxial termination with BNC connectors capable

of % watt dissipation.
f. A 50 ohm, 20: 1 (or two 10: 1) coaxial attenuator with GI?

connectors capable of 2 watts dissipation [see note after step
(d) if a lower wattage attenuator is used].
g. A 50 ohm, 10: 1 coaxial attenuator with BNC connectors capa-

ble of '/2 watt dissipation.
h. Three 50 ohm coaxial cables (3 - 4 feet long) with BNC connec-

tors.
i. Two BNC Tee connectors.
j. Two GR to BNC female coaxial adaptors.
k. A small insulated tip (low capacitance) screwdriver.
4.4.2 Power Supply Check
CAUTION
Check the position of the 1151230 volt slide switch on the

back panel for agreement with the line voltage before con-
necting the power cord.
a. Remove the top and bottom covers by turning the four quick-
release fasteners on each cover one-quarter turn.
b. Connect the instrument to a suitable power source, and turn

the POWER switch ON.
c. Turn the REPETITION RATE selector to the SINGLE PULSE

position, and check the dc voltages for the indicated tolerances
(the voltage points are labeled on top of the main circuit board,
near the back).
1. +12 to +14 volts dc.

2. -12 to -14 volts dc.
3. +5 to +6.5 volts dc.
4.4.3 Repetition Rate Calibration
Variable resistor R15 (on schematic 40000-485) is in the left front

corner of the main circuit board, R22 is on the small circuit board on top of
the delay and width switch assemblies, and trimmer capacitor C11 i s on top of
the repetition rate switch assembly.
a. Set the instrument controls as follows:

Control Setting
REPETITION RATE range 1.0 MHz

REPETITION RATE vernier fully clockwise
PULSE DELAY controls minimum
PULSE WIDTH range 0.1pS
PULSE WIDTH vernier fully clockwise
PULSE MODE switch SG L
Remaining controls any position
b. Monitor the POS OUTPUT on the general purpose oscilloscope

with the output terminated in 50 ohms ( 2 watts) at the oscillo-
scope, and synchronize the oscilloscope externally from the
ADVANCED TRIGGER OUTPUT also terminated in 50 ohms
(% watt) at the oscilloscope.
c. Set the oscilloscope controls for a convenient display, check

the upper limit of all ranges except the 10 MHz and the 1 Hz
ranges for front panel frequency, and select the range that is
lowest with respect t o the corresponding front panel indication.
I f necessary adjust R15 t o obtain the front panel frequency for
the selected range.
NOTE: The above method is necessary for full range coverage be-
cause R15 affects all ranges.
d. Turn the PULSE WIDTH controls t o minimum and the REPE-

TITION RATE controls t o maximum. I f necessary adjust C11
for a repetition rate of 10 megahertz.
e. Turn the REPETITION RATE selector t o 1 Hz and the PULSE

WIDTH selector to 0.1 SEC with both verniers fully clockwise.
I f necessary adjust R22 for a repetition rate of 1 hertz.
f. Check all ranges for front panel frequency at the upper end and
for overlap at the lower end (a convenient pulse width setting
i s one-tenth the rate oscillator period). If full range coverage is
not provided, return the instrument to the settings of step (a)
and repeat steps (c) through (f).
NOTE: I f full range coverage is not possible, one or more of the

timing capacitors on the repetition rate switch assembly (C6 through
C10, C12, C14 and C15) may be out of tolerance.
MODEL 1OOA MAINTENANCE
4.4.4 Pulse Width Calibration
Variable resistor R91 is on the front edge of the main circuit board
near the width switch, and trimmer capacitor C90 is on the width switch as-
sembly.
a. Retain the test connections of step (b) of the previous para-

graph (4.4.3) and set the instrument controls as follows:
Control Setting

PULSE DELAY controls minimum
PULSE WIDTH range 1.0pS
b. Set the oscilloscope controls for a convenient display, check

the upper limit of all ranges except the 0 . 1 range
~ ~ for front
panel pulse width, and select the range that is lowest with re-
spect to the corresponding front panel indication. I f necessary
adjust R91 to obtain the front panel pulse width for the selec-
ted range.
NOTE: I f the upper limit of a range is not obtained, the corre-

sponding capacitor on the width switch assembly (C91 through
C96) may be out of tolerance. The 1000: 1 coverage of pulse
width and delay makes it unnecessary to check for overlap at
the low end of each range.
c. Turn the PULSE WIDTH selector to 1.0 MS and the REPE-

TITION RATE selector to 1 Hz with both verniers fully clock-
wise. Pull the PULSE WIDTH vernier out and verify a pulse
width of 0.1 second.
d. Monitor the POS OUTPUT on the sampling oscilloscope and

synchronize the oscilloscope externally from either TRIGGER
OUTPUT using the 20: 1 attenuator for the main output and
the 10: 1 attenuator for the trigger output.
MAINTENANCE MODEL 100A
NOTE: When an attenuator is not required, the trigger output

should be terminated in 50 ohms.
e. Turn the PULSE WIDTH selector to 0.1 p s and the REPETI-

TION RATE selector t o 1.0 MHz with both verniers fully
clockwise. Check the upper limit of the range for a pulse width
of 0.1 microsecond, and then turn the vernier fully counter-
clockwise and check the lower limit for a width of 35 nano-
seconds. I f necessary adjust C90 for full range coverage.
NOTE: For optimum results, repeat steps (b) through (e).
4.4.5 Pulse Delay Calibration
Variable resistor R71 is near the center of the main circuit board
labeled DEL on top of the board, and trimmer capacitor C70 is on the delay
switch assembly.
Control Setting

PULSE DELAY range 1.0pS
PULSE DELAY vernier fully clockwise
PULSE WIDTH range l.0pS
GATE MODE switch NOM-GATED
b. Simultaneously monitor the POS OUTPUT and the REFER-

ENCE TRIGGER OUTPUT on the general purpose oscillo-
scope by means of the dual trace amplifier with both outputs
terminated in 50 ohms at the oscilloscope, and synchronize
the oscilloscope externally t o the REFERENCE TRIGGER
OUTPUT.
c. Set the oscilloscope controls for a convenient display, check

the upper limit of all ranges except the 0 . 1 , ~range
~ for front
panel pulse delay, and select the range that i s lowest with re-
spect to the corresponding front panel indication. If necessary

adjust R71 to obtain the front panel pulse delay for the selec-
ted range.
NOTE: I f the specified upper limit of a range is not obtained, the

corresponding capacitor on the delay switch assembly (C71 through
C75 and C78) may be out of tolerance.
d. Turn the REPETITION RATE selector to 1 Hz with the vernier

fully clockwise, the PULSE WIDTH selector to 0.1 SEC with
the vernier fully counterclockwise, and the PULSE DELAY se-
lector to 1 MS with the vernier fully clockwise. Pull the PULSE
DELAY vernier out and verify a pulse delay of 0.1 second.
e. Simultaneously monitor the POS OUTPUT and the REFER-

ENCE TRIGGER OUTPUT on the sampling oscilloscope by
means of the dual trace amplifier with both outputs attenuated
(or terminated in 50 ohms if attenuation is not required), and
synchronize the oscilloscope externally to the REFERENCE
TRIGGER OUTPUT.
f. Turn the PULSE DELAY selector to 0.1,~s and the REPETI-

TION RATE selector to 1.0 MHz with both verniers fully
clockwise, and turn the PULSE WIDTH controls to minimum.
Check the upper limit of the range for a pulse delay of 0.1 mi-
croseconds, and then turn the vernier fully counterclockwise
and check the lower limit for a delay of 40 nanoseconds. If
necessary adjust C70 for full range coverage.
NOTE: For optimum results, repeat steps (b) through (f).
4.4.6 Output Driver Calibration
Trimmer capacitor C131 is on the front edge of the main circuit

board between the two front panel amplitude controls.
Control Setting
REPETITION RATE controls 5 - 10 MHz

PULSE Wl DTH controls minimum
MAINTENANCE MODEL 100A
Control Setting

b. Monitor the NEG OUTPUT on the sampling oscilloscope using

the 20: 1 attenuator, and synchronize the oscilloscope from
either TRIGGER OUTPUT with the trigger either attenuated
or terminated, as required.
c. Set the oscilloscope controls and the NEGATIVE AMPLITUDE

for a convenient display, and adjust C131 for minimum pulse
width and steepest rise time without exceeding the specified
pulse aberration.
MODEL 100A
SECTION V
PARTS LIST
5.1 ABBREVIATIONS A N D SYMBOLS
5.1.1 Reference Designations
Reference designations used are the assigned circuit symbols in the

following schematic diagrams:
Drawing Number 40000-485

Drawing Number 40000-480
Resistors are designated as R1, R2, R3, etc., and are in ohms, fixed
value, composition, 5%, and % watt unless otherwise specified.
Capacitors are designated as C1, C2, C3, etc., and are in picofarads,
fixed value, dipped mica, 5% (except electrolytics), and 500 volts dc unless
otherwise specified.
Transistors are designated as 01, 02, 03, etc., and are silicon unless
otherwise specified.
Diodes are designated as CR 1, CR2, CR3; inductors as L1, L2, L3;

switches as ST, S2, S3, etc.
5.1.2 Abbreviations
ampere A
alternating current ac
coefficient Coef.
concentric Conc.
direct current dc
kilohm k
manufacturer MFR.
microfarad flF
milliampere mA
milliwatt mW
miniature Min.
negative-positive-negative NPN
number NO.
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5.1.2 Abbreviations (continued)
microhenry pH
electrolytic Elect.
double-pole-double-throw DPDT
position Pos.
positive-negative-positive PNP
quantity QTY.
reference REF.
section Sec.
single-pole-double-throw SPDT
temperature temp.
variable Var.
volts v
watts W
wire wound WW
silvered mica SM
tantalum Ta.
ceramic Cer.
germanium Ge.
transformer Xfmr.
silicon Si.
5.1.3 "Manufacturers
Allen Bradley Company AB

Borg Electronics Borg
Bussman Manufacturing Company Buss
Centralab CR L
Chicago Telephone Supply CTS
C & K Components C& K
Continental-Wirt CW
Cornell-Dubilier Electronics CD
Corning Glass Works Corning
Datapulse Division DP
Drake Manufacturing Company Drake
Elco Corporation Elco
Electro Motive Manufacturing
Company Elmenco
Erie Technological Products
lncorporated Erie
Fairchild Semiconductor Products
I ncorporated FT
"Manufacturers are not listed when JEDEC part numbers are given.
PARTS LIST MODEL lOOA
5.1.3 Manufacturers (continued)
IMB Electronic Products IMB

Joint Electronic Device Engineering
Council JEDEC
Littelfuse Incorporated Littelfuse
Magnetic Components Incorporated MCI
Motorola Semiconductor Products
l ncorporated Mot.
Oak Manufacturing Company Oak
Radio Corporation of America RCA
Radio Materials Company RMC
Richey Electronics Incorporated Richey
Sangamo Electric Company Sangamo
Semcor Division of Components
lncorporated Semcor
Sprague Electric Company Sprague
Switchcraft Incorporated Switch
TRW Capacitor Division-TRW
lncorporated TRW
Wakefield Engineering Incorporated WE
Wilco Corporation Wilco
NOTE: Manufacturers and manufacturer's part numbers are listed

to facilitate field maintenance but are subject t o change without ,,
notice. When differences exist between the listed part and the part
in the instrument, the listed part may be considered a suitable re-
placement if it has the same electrical and/or mechanical charac-
teristics. I f a design change has been made, the characteristics of
the new part will be listed in the Addenda and Errata section, at
the back of the manual.
REPETITION RATE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
REF. OTY. DESCRIPTION DATAPU LSE MFR. MFR.

NO. USED PART NO. PART NO.
51
Var., 10 k, 2 W, lo%,
Mod. Log. AB
100 A6
10p F, 20 V, lo%, Ta. Sprague
1pF, 200 V, 1%. Mylar I MB
0.1 pF, 200 V, 1%, Mylar IMB
0.01p F, 300 V, 1%. SM Sangamo
820, 1%, SM Elmenco
Var., 7-45, Cer., Temp. Coef.
N500 Erie
33, SM Sangamo
1000p F, 6 V, Elect. CD
1OOp F, 15 V, - 1 O%, +75%,
Elect. Sprague
Rotary, 11 Pos., 2 Sec., Conc.,
30' Throw, Shorting Oak
PULSE DELAY SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1 47
1 Var., 10 k, 2 W,10%. Linear
1 Var., 7-45, Cer., Temp. Coef.
N500 Erie
1 430, 1%, SM Sangamo
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION DATAPU LSE MFR. MFR.
PART NO.
2n
NO. USED PART NO.
2
1 4700, 300 V, 1%, SM Sangamo CR3C472F K
1
1
0.047~ F, 100 V, Mylar
0.47pF, 200,V. 1%. Mylar
I M8
IMB
MA2B473J
ZA2C474F
Y
1 5pF, 15 V, Elect. Sprague 30D505G015BA2M8
1 47p F, 15 V, Ta. Sprague 196D476X0015FB
1 Rotary, 7 Pos., 2 Sec., Conc.,
45' Throw Shorting Oak
1 Slide, SPDT, Min., 0.5A.
125 V ac
PULSE WIDTH SWITCH ASSEMBLY
47
Var., 10 k, 2 W, lo%, Linear
Var., 7-45, Cer., Temp. Coef.
N500 Erie
430,1%, SM Sangamo
4700,300 V, 1%, SM Sangamo
0.047pF. 100 V, Mylar I MB
0.47~ F, 200 V, 1%, Mylar I MB
5pF. 15 V, Elect. Sprague
47p F, 15 V, Ta. Sprague
Rotary, 7 Pos., 2 Sec., Conc.,
45' Throw Shorting Oak
Slide, SPDT, Min., 0.5A.
125 V ac
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5.5 FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY
Q)
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION DATAPULSE MFR. MFR.

Var., 10 k, 0.1 W, 20% CR L

680 AB
51, 2 W Corning
Same as R 120
Var., 50, Dual Ganged, 2 W,
20%
Same as R120
Same as R120
Same as R122A, B
0.1 p F, 75 V, Cer., +80%,
- 20% RMC Type TA
15 Elmenco DM15E150J
Same as C137
Slide, Min., 0.5A, 125 V ac,
DPDT
Pushbutton, 30 W, 250 mA ac,
SPDT, Red Sw.
Slide, Min., 0.5A, 125 V ac,
SPDT CW
Toggle, SPDT, 5A, 115 V ac C& K
Indicator, Neon, NE2H. Red Drake
"Value is factory selected and may differ from the value given.
5.6 BACK PANEL ASSEMBLY

Q501 1 NPN, MJE3055 12666 -001 Mot. MJE3055

0505 1 PNP, MJE2955 12616-001 Mot. MJE2955
S502 1 Slide, 6A ac, DPDT 15310-003 CW G326 Modified
F501 1 Fuse, %A, Fast-Blow, 250 V 15470 -011 Littelfuse 312.500
T501 1 Power Xfmr. 24010-013 MCI 24010-013
5.7 MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY
R1 3 3.9 k 10010-392
R2 12 l k 10010-102
R3 Same as R2
R4 Same as R2
R5 4 4.7 k 10010-472
R6 1 100 k 10010-104
R7 1 15k 10010-153
R8 4 220 10010-221
R9 4 51 10010-510
1910 Same as R2
R12 2 2.7 k 10010-272 AB CB2725
R13" 1 22 10010-220 AB CB2205
R15 3 Var., 1 k, 0.2 W, 30% 20240 - 102 CTS Series UPM-70
R16 6 200 10010-201 AB CB2015
R17 Same as R2
Ln
I
.
R18 Same as R16
VI
DATAPULSE MFR, MFR.
a, REF.
NO. OTY.
USED DESCRIPTION PART NO. PART NO.
1.2 k 10010-122 AB CB 1225

47 10010-470 AB CB4705
Var., 10 k, IW, lo%, WW,
Linear 10442 - 103 Borg 2600P - 103
10k 10010-103 AB CB 1035
Same as R2
Same as R2
Same as R30
100
Same as R2
Same as R30
270
1.5 k
Same as R34
Same as R7
2.2 k
Same as R39
Same as R30
Same as R34
68
Same as R2
1.8 k
Same as R1
Same as R39
Same as R8
Same as R5
Same as R2
Same as R 1
Same as R 9
Same as R9
Same as R15
Same as R39
3.3 k
Same as R5
470
390
1 50
Same as R76
680
Same as R 9
Same as R80
68k,%W
430 k, % W
220
Same as R86
Same as R85
Same as R84
Same as R15
Same as R39
Same as R73
Same as R5
Same as R80
Same as R34
ul
A
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION DATAPULSE MFR, MFR.
o NO. USED PART NO. PART NO.
22 ohm, 'h W, 5%
560, % W
Same as R39
1,%W
Same as R113
4.7, % W
Same as R2
Same as R113
430
5.6 k
Same as R20
Same as R111
Same as R39
Same as R113
Same as R113
Sameas R115
Same as R 12
Same as R113
27 k, % W
1.8 k, % W , 5%
33 ohm, h ' W, 5%
560 ohm, 'h W, 5%
Same as R30
Same as R16
Same as R16
Same as R77
Same as R34
Same as R80
Same as R34
4.7
Same as R512
Same as R512
2.7
3.3
Same as R16
Same as R77
Same as R16
2.2 k, % W, 5%
Same as R503
Same as R504
Same as R30
Same as R80
Same as R512
Same as R515
0.01 p F, 100 V, 10%. Mylar TRW 663UW10391
10 Sangamo D 155C100J03
6.8, 1000 V, Cer. Sprague 1OTCC - V68
0.1 p F, 75 V, +80%, -20%. Cer. RMC Type TA 3
0
lOpF, 15 ~ , ' ~ l e c t . Sprague 30D106G015BA2M8
82 Elmenco DM 15E820J I-
1p F, 50 V, Elect., -20%. +80% Richey 11 -215-1-5OT o
5pF, 15 V, Elect. Sprague 300505G015BAZM8 0
Same as C31
Y' REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION DATAPU LSE MFR. MFR.
A
N NO. USED PART NO. PART NO.
0.001pF, 100 V, 10%. Mylar TRW 663UW10291

Same as C50
Same as C50
470 Sangamo D 155F471J03
Same as C50
820 Sangamo D l 53F821J03
47 Elmenco DM15E470J
Same as C4
Same as C50
0 . 0 5 ~F, 25 V, +80%, -20%, Cer. RMC M25
Same as C4
10pF. 35 V, Ta. Sprague 150D 106X9035R2
Same as C13
Same as C110
Var., 7-25, 350 V, Cer., Temp.
Coef. N300 Erie 538014-938
Same as C4
Same as C112
Same as C110
22 Sangamo D l 55E220J03
Same as C13
1000pF. 50 V, Elect., -2046,
+80% Richey 36-1.000-1000-50C
100pF. 35 V, Elect., -20%, S
ui
+80% Richey 20-500-100-35C
1
Same as C50 V)
-I
Same as C502
Same as C4
Same as C4
Same as C502
Same as C502
Same as C4
Same as C501
Same as C502
Same as C4
Same as C502
DP633, NPN
Same as 0 1
Same as Q1
Same as 0 1
Same as 0 1
Same as Q1
DP60-6, PNP
Same as Q1
Same as 0 1
Same as 0 7
Same as 0 1
Same as 0 7
Same as 0 7
Same as 0 1
Same as 0 1
Same as Q7
DP608, PNP
Same as 0 1
7
A REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION DATAPULSE MFR. MFR.
P NO. USED PART NO. PART NO.
Same as Q1
Same as Q1
Same as 0 17
Same as Q17
2N 5087 12605 -014 Mot. 2N5087
TZ82 12695 - 007 Sprague TZ82
Same as Q24
Same as Q23
2N4918 12616-000 Mot. 2N4918
2N4921 12666 -000 Mot. 2N4921
Same as Q24
Same as Q1
Same as 0 1
Same as 0 7
Same as 0 7
DP16-0, Si.
Ge.
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Tunnel, Ge.
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION DATAPULSE MFR. MF R.
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR2
Same as CR 1
Same as CR1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR2
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR2
HPA2900 12224 - 001 HPA HPA2900
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 2
Same as CR 1
Same as CR 1
Ln
2
0)
CR138 Same as CR 1
CR139 Same as CR 1
CR140 Same as CR 1
CR501 DP19-1, Si. 22194-001 1N4002
CR502 Same as CR 1
CR503 Same as CR 1
CR504 Same as CR 1
CR505 Same as CR 1
CR506 Zener, 13 V, 400 mW, 5% 22314-130 DP31 - 130
CR507 Zener, 6.8 V, 400 mW, 5% 22314-689 DP31-689
CR521 Same as CR 1
CR 522 Same as CR506
L70 1 pH, Phenolic core 14284-002 Wilco 205-11-10
T70 Pulse Xfmr. 30000-019 DP 30000 - 019
Ferrite Bead 19170-000 DP 19170-000
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5 - L E I T Z r l S WWCAIE S P f C F I C LIaEL.0 P O W T I OM C I T . BD.
ADDENDA AND ERRATA MODEL IOOA
E. 0.
NO.
EFFECTIVE
DATE I DWG. NO. CHANGE
Change C78 and C96 from 47p F, 15 V, PIN 11491 -
476 to 5 0 F,~ 20 V, PIN 11 159 - 506.
Change R69 from 50 ohm, 'h W, PIN 10010 -510 to
27 ohm, % W, PIN10010-270
Add R23,390 ohm, 'h W, 5%, PIN10010-391, Rep
Rate Switch Assembly.
Change Ref. Des. Block from R23-R29 omitted to
R24-R29 omitted.
Delete R139, 2.7 k, 'h W, 5%.
Change CR501 through CR504 from DP19 -1, 1N4002,
PIN22194-001 to 1N4005, PIN12194-005.
Change (2504 from DP633, PIN22635 -003 t o 2N3641
PIN 12635 - 998.
Change CR 131 from HPA5082-2900, PIN 12224 -001
t o HPA5082-2811, PIN12224 -003.
ADDENDA AYD ERRATA MODEL IOOA
PAGE 2
-
EFFECTIVE
DATE DWG. NO. CHANGE
For 230 volt operation, change the rating of the fuse
t o 74 the value of the 115 V rating. Replace with nearest
higher standard value (i.e.),115 V = 1 amp, 230 V =
74 amp
Change C71 and C91 from 430 pF, 1%, PIN 11027 -431
to 470 pF, 5%, PIN1 1015-471.
C h a n g e 0 5 0 5 f r o m M J E 2955, P l N 1 2 6 1 2 - 0 0 1
;o M J E 700, P I N 11209-7.
C h a n g e Q 5 0 1 f r o m M J E 3055, P I N 1 2 6 6 6 - 0 0 1
to M J E 800, ~ / N 1 2 7 9 5 - 0 0 0
C h a n g e Q502 f r o m T Z 8 2 t o 2N3641.
C h a n g e C R 5 0 6 and CR522 f r o m D P 3 1- 130,
13 V z e n e r , 570t o 1N963B, 12 V z e n e r , 570.

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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

Whenever a Systron-Donner instrument requires service, the nearest Systron-Donner representative

- Model lOOA Pulse Generator

2.1 General Information

SECTION Ill THEORY OF OPERATION

3.1 General Description

4.1 Preventive Maintenance

SECTION V PARTS LlST

5.1 Abbreviations and Symbols

Drawing Number Description

Block Diagram - Model 100A Pulse Generator

Figure Number Title

Model 1OOA Accessories

Delay Multivibrator 3-11

Table Number Title

1.1 Repetition Rate

1.2 External Trigger

1.3 Manual Cycling

1.4 Gated Operation

1.4. 1 Synchronous Gating

The repetition r a t e o s c i l l a t o r i: n o r m a l l y off in

1.4.2 Asynchronous Gating

T h e pulse delay c i r c u i t i s gated i n thi: m o d e ,

1.5 Trigger Outputs

The advanced t r i g g e r i s a positive pulse with a

1.5.2 Reference Trigger

The r e f e r e n c e t r i g g e r i s a positive pulse with a

1.6 Pulse Mode

One pulse p e r c y c l e o c c u r s i n the m a i n outputs

1.8 Pulse Width

Main Pulse Output

1.10 Rise and Fall Time

1.12 Waveform Aberration

1.13 Output Protection

1.14 Output Mixing

1.15 Operating Temperature

1.16 Power Required

1.17 Physical Characteristics

1.18 Accessories Available (Figure 1-1)

T h i s s e t mounts a single i n s t r u m e n t in a standard

1.18.2 T y p e 1006 R a c k Mounting S e t

T h i s s e t mounts two i n s t r u m e n t s i n a standard

T h i s specially designed load provides p r o p e r

1. 18.4 Type 2 101 Inverting T r a n s f o r m e r

The 2 101 t r a n s f o r m e r i n v e r t s the poeitive

1. 18.5 Type 2302 Mixing Unit

The mixing unit c o m b i n e s two s a m e p o l a r i t y

1. 18. 6 Type 240 1 V a r i a b l e Integrator.

One o p e r a t i o n and m a i n t e n a n c e handbook i s

2.2 Controls and Connectors (Figure 2-1)

The P O W E R switch connects a c power to the

2.2.2 Repetition Rate

T h e E X T TRIG SLOPE ( t )and ( - ) p o s i t i o n s

The PULSE DELAY r o t a r y switch s e l e c t s one of

The PULSE WIDTH r o t a r y switch s e l e c t s one of

The POSITIVE and NEGATIVE pulse AMPLITUDE

The POS OUTPUT and N E G OUTPUT BNC con-

2.2. 6 Gate Mode

The m a i n outputs a r e continuous when the GATE