## Product Details for Tektronix 5A18N
The Tektronix 5A18N is a dual-trace amplifier that was part of the Tektronix 5000 Series oscilloscope plug-in family. It was designed for use in oscilloscopes to provide additional amplification and signal conditioning for low-level signals. The 5A18N offered a bandwidth of DC to 2 MHz and a sensitivity of 1 mV/div.
**Key Features:**
* **Dual-trace amplification:** The 5A18N could amplify and display two separate input signals simultaneously, allowing for comparison and analysis of waveforms.
* **Wide bandwidth:** The amplifier’s DC to 2 MHz bandwidth made it suitable for a wide range of applications, including audio, video, and pulse signal analysis.
* **High sensitivity:** The 1 mV/div sensitivity enabled the amplification of very small signals, making it useful for measuring low-level noise, transients, and other subtle signal variations.
* **Signal conditioning:** The 5A18N incorporated signal conditioning circuitry to optimize the input signals for display on the oscilloscope, improving the accuracy and clarity of waveform representation.
**Technical Specifications:**
| Parameter | Value |
|—|—|
| Bandwidth | DC to 2 MHz |
| Sensitivity | 1 mV/div to 5 V/div in 10 steps |
| Rise time | < 200 ns |
| Input impedance | 1 MΩ |
| Maximum input voltage | 50 V peak-to-peak |
| Common mode rejection ratio | > 60 dB at 1 kHz |
| Power supply | ±15 VDC, ±5 VDC |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 239 x 90 x 80 mm (9.4 x 3.5 x 3.1 in) |
| Weight | 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) |
**Applications:**
The Tektronix 5A18N was commonly used in a variety of applications where signal amplification and conditioning were required, including:
* **Circuit debugging:** Amplifying and analyzing low-level signals in electronic circuits to identify and troubleshoot faults.
* **Biomedical research:** Measuring and analyzing electrical signals from biological systems, such as nerve impulses or muscle activity.
* **Audio engineering:** Amplifying and analyzing audio signals to evaluate sound quality, identify noise sources, or optimize audio equipment.
* **Video engineering:** Amplifying and analyzing video signals to assess video quality, troubleshoot signal distortion, or evaluate video equipment performance.
**Additional Information:**
* The Tektronix 5A18N is no longer in production and may be difficult to find new. Used units may be available through online marketplaces or surplus electronics dealers.
* The 5A18N is compatible with Tektronix 5000 Series oscilloscopes that have a plug-in interface.
**Please note:** The information provided here is based on publicly available information and may not be entirely accurate. For complete and up-to-date information, please refer to the official Tektronix product documentation or contact Tektronix customer support.
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